Big Brother Mouse

10 October, 2012, Huaimong Village, Oudomxay Province, Laos

Book party: At book parties we read from books, play games, and sing songs. At the end of each book party, every student gets to choose a book, usually the first book they've ever owned. Then we give more to the school. Our book parties have two goals. First, we get children excited about books. (Previously, most of them had seen textbooks, but never a book they were eager to read.) Second, we observe closely, to see what books are most avidly read, what's needed, and what techniques help spread a love of reading.

This event was sponsored by Becky Schaller (United States). Thank you!

This book party was sponsored by Becky Schaller, who visited us a couple of years ago. She brought several games, including "Number Bingo," that have become part of our Discovery Day activities. We also provide these games to village reading rooms, so they'll have a wider range of fun and stimulating activities for children.

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