Program Components

1. Groups are led by a certified Motheread facilitator.
2. Group meetings with parents are held at local Head Start centers, local county libraries, and at Darlington County First Steps' location.
3. The curriculum uses a variety of activities that promote the use of oral and written language to explore everyday experiences and encourage vocabulary development. 
4. The Motheread sessions encourage adults to hold or sit close to children, engaging them in the story-reading process through the use of props, discussion questions, and story-related activities, songs, and games. 
5. Helping parents see themselves as learners and participants in a literate society.
6. Pre/post assessments

Why Motheread/Fatheread is Important

An important goal of Motheread/Fatheread classes is to develop a learning environment where parents (students) improve their skills as they also enjoy reading and discussing themes in children's books and other literature. Participants invest time and effort in their skill development, with support from other adults, with an aim toward improving their relationship with their children.

-Measuring Success: Review of Research and Evaluation