From this page you can download various publications and other resources to help with your literacy efforts. If you have trouble following any of the links or opening any of the PDFs, please let us know. Contact “Literacy Programs” on the Division Contact Form.
Open Minds Trainer Resources
ELL Resources coming soon
• Trainer Resources Manual
• Open Minds- Online Resources
• “Cherry Tree” by 10,000 Maniacs [YouTube]
• “Words are Wheels” by Phil Vassar [YouTube]
• Statistics and Reasons for Illiteracy PowerPoint Presentation
• “Journey to Literacy” video [YouTube]
• “The Language Experience Approach” video [YouTube]
• Voyager PowerPoint Presentation
• Script for Voyager PowerPoint Presentation
• “Sensitivity: The Other Half of Communication” [YouTube]
• Tutor Certificate (download file to fill and print)
• Open Minds Trainer Report Form
• Workshop Signs
Manuals, Handbooks, and Resources
Learner Books
• Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 9 and Vol. 9 Addendum
• Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 8
• Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 7
• Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 6
• Celebrating Our Journey, Vol. 5
Literacy Certificate Templates
• Literacy Training Certificate
• Certificate of Excellence
• Certificate of Appreciation
Campaign Posters
Learner poster 18″x24″ or 11″x17″
Tutor poster 18″x24″ or 11″x17″
English as a Second Language poster 18″x24″ or 11″x17″
Bookmarks
• Journey to Success Bookmarks: Learners • Tutors • ESL
• Make Your Own Bookmarks (w/photos)
• Make Your Own Bookmarks (add your own photos)
• Instructions on How to Use Template
Tips for Reading with Children
Ready to Learn Fun Sheets
- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie– Activity Sheet – English • Español
- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Sequence Cards- English • Español
- If You Give a Mouse a Cooke – Card Game English • Español
- Pete the Cat – Activity Sheet – English • Español
- Pete the Cat – Pointer Stick and Game
- Llama Llama Red Pajama- Activity Sheet- English • Español
- Llama Llama – Rhyme Cards
- How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? – Activity Sheet
- I Am a Leaf – Activity Sheet • Sheet #2
- Rhyme Time Match-up
For questions, please contact the Literacy Resource Office. Use ODL’s Staff Contact Form or Division Contact Form.