[OPLINLIST] Introducing the Perkins Panda Adaptive Early Literacy Kit

[Sean Hughes]

  DATE:  April 17, 2006                                                                                                       
  Contact: Sean Hughes, PR Manager
  State Library of Ohio
  614-644-6875
  shughes at sloma.state.oh.us
                                                                   
  Introducing the Perkins Panda Adaptive Early Literacy Kit
   
  The State Library of Ohio has the Perkins Panda Adaptive Early Literacy Kit available for lending to public libraries for group programs in the library or as outreach. 
   
  Utilizing a collection of reading materials, the cuddly Perkins Panda toy promotes learning.
   
  The Perkins Panda kit allows early learners to:
  -               listen and read along in Braille and print as the Perkins Panda tells fun and interactive stories;
  -               connect with tactile features in the book as stories are read; and
  -               hug the plush Perkins Panda as they enact the story with props.
   
   
  Sighted children also can benefit from the literacy skills and tactile learning experiences provided by the Perkins Panda kit.
   
  "The State Library of Ohio is committed to finding new and innovative tools for public libraries touse to introduce the joy of reading to children with disabilities ,” said Jo Budler, State Librarian.
   
  To borrow a Perkins Panda kit, contact Ruth Metcalf at 614.644.6910 or rmetcalf at sloma.state.oh.us
   
  For more information on the Perkins Panda, visit the Perkins School for the Blind at www.perkins.org/area.php?id=25
   
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  The State Library of Ohio provides services and resources to assist state government and libraries in providing the best service to all.

		
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