We are so inspired by Florina, who lives in Blacksburg with her 2 young sons, and was our first graduate of the COVID-safe Home-Delivery Version of Family READS (Reading and English to Achieve Dreams and Success). She received a loaner tablet to connect digitally with her tutor, and she received front-door delivery of a bag of books and fun educational activities as well as ongoing tutor support and instruction, so she could read with her sons and help them to learn. She reported an increase in her ability to read with her children and to communicate with her children's school. This is her first time using technology such as a tablet, so she said she also learned valuable digital skills to participate in our new virtual world! After graduation from our 6-week family literacy program, she opted to continue learning English communication and literacy through our one-to-one adult tutoring program! She and her tutor have been studying health vocabulary (symptoms and body parts) and doing role playing to practice communicating with the doctor when her children are sick. Way to keep learning on behalf of your children, Florina! Thank you to Blacksburg Public Library for providing the children’s books and learning activities! And thank you so much to the generous donors and volunteers whose support is making digital learning a reality for our NRV neighbors!
