February Tuesday 7th – 11:30 am Wednesday 15th – 4:30 pm Thursday 23rd – 6:30 pm

March Tuesday 6th – 11:30 am Wednesday 14th – 4:30 pm Thursday 22nd – 6:30 pm

April Tuesday 3rd – 11:30 pm Wednesday 11th – 4:30 pm Thursday 19th – 6:30 pm

May Tuesday 1st – 11:30 pm Wednesday 9th [Read on...]]]> Each Orientation last about 30 minutes

February Tuesday 7th – 12:15 pm Wednesday 15th – 5:15 pm Thursday 23rd – 7:15 pm

March Tuesday 6th – 12:15 pm Wednesday 14th – 5:15 pm Thursday 22nd – 7:15 pm

April Tuesday 3rd – 12:15 pm Wednesday 11th – 5:15 pm Thursday 19th – 7:15 pm

May Tuesday 3rd – 12:15 pm Wednesday [Read on...]]]> Each Orientation is approximately 45 minutes long

This was the first time I traveled with my children around America. I especially chose Las Vegas because it is not far away from Utah. Before our travelling, the weather was very terrible but I couldn’t give up. When I was driving to Vegas, the weather changed again and again. There was a lot of rain and strong [Read on...]]]> By Hyun Jin

This was the first time I traveled with my children around America. I especially chose Las Vegas because it is not far away from Utah. Before our travelling, the weather was very terrible but I couldn’t give up. When I was driving to Vegas, the weather changed again and again. There was a lot of rain and strong wind but finally it became sunny. Bright weather gave us good feelings so I enjoyed driving with happiness. Las Vegas has two different faces. During the daytime, it is very normal like Salt Lake but when night comes Las Vegas changes a lot. There are some reasons why the nighttime is amazing. Each hotel becomes bright as the lights turn on and the Las Vegas buildings are bright with different decorations such as stars in the sky. Also, there are many interesting shows and most of them are free in front of the hotels. We looked up much information before the trip so we could watch wonderful shows without money. When my children laughed loudly, I felt very happy. After that, we wanted to go to a Korean restaurant but I lost my way. My children wanted to go to another restaurant but I never gave up because it is a very delicious restaurant in Vegas. Finally we found the Korean place and we enjoyed dinner. Las Vegas is the best gambling city but I didn’t want to gamble because it is not a good education for my children. After travelling, we have a closer relationship now.

When: Every Thursday evening (5:30 – 7 pm) from February 9 to March 22

Where: Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Northwest Plaza (1034 North 500 West, Provo)

Schedule:

Thursday, February 9, UVRMC Classroom #5, Reading Labels and Measuring

Thursday, February 16, UVRMC Classroom #5, Emergency Care and Health Insurance

Thursday, February 23, UVRMC Classroom #6, Prenatal & Maternal Health

Thursday, March 1, UVRMC [Read on...]]]> What: Health Literacy Classes

When: Every Thursday evening (5:30 – 7 pm) from February 9 to March 22

Where: Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Northwest Plaza (1034 North 500 West, Provo)

Schedule:

Thursday, February 9, UVRMC Classroom #5, Reading Labels and Measuring

Thursday, February 16, UVRMC Classroom #5, Emergency Care and Health Insurance

Thursday, February 23, UVRMC Classroom #6, Prenatal & Maternal Health

Thursday, March 1, UVRMC Classroom #5, Chronic Disease

Thursday, March 8, UVRMC Classroom #5, Medicine

Thursday, March 15, UVRMC Classroom #1, Nutrition

Thursday, March 22, UVRMC Classroom TBA, Regular Check Ups and Health History Forms

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Northwest Plaza, 1034 N. 500 W. Provo

Classes begin Thursday, February 9 and run for 7 weeks

Click here for a class schedule

Inna found out about Project Read from a friend three years ago and has been a [Read on...]]]> Inna Cory plans to get her American citizenship soon, a dream made possible through Project Read, where her tutor has helped her to understand all the questions on the citizenship test.

Inna found out about Project Read from a friend three years ago and has been a student at Project Read since then. In that time, she says she has learned to “read English and not just words.”  Although sometimes it’s hard to find time to study, she likes Project Read because it has helped her to read English and because her tutor has helped her to understand the meaning of words and phrases. Plus, it’s free!

Inna came to the United States from Ukraine with her husband. She says she likes everything about this country, especially shopping for clothes for her family. Inna also works as a cook for a private school.  In her free time, she likes “shopping, watching movies, camping, fishing, and gardening.”

Daniella found out about Project Read on BYU’s service website and has been volunteering at Project Read for five months now. In [Read on...]]]> Daniella Subieta says that one of her favorite things about Project Read has been getting to form friendships with her student and other Project Read participants.

Daniella found out about Project Read on BYU’s service website and has been volunteering at Project Read for five months now. In this time, she has learned that planning lessons catered to her student’s needs can be tricky, but using her time and resources wisely and looking for creative, fun activities helps. “Lessons can get so dry sometimes, so it’s nice to have enrichment activities that make the lessons come alive. I love these kinds of interactive activities—like cooking or writing together—that allow me to get to know my student better and meet her literacy needs.”

Daniella is originally from Georgia and is applying to BYU’s journalism program and hopes to find a career writing for a non-governmental organization. In her free time, Daniella enjoys Latin dancing, making and sharing food, photography, helping others, being with family, reading, writing, and learning new things.

By expanding the definition of literacy [Read on...]]]> The National Center for Family Literacy  has released a new online tool to recreate the experience of shopping in a real store and encourage children to learn while shopping. Created in partnership with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, “A Day at Dollar General: Learn While Shopping” makes learning financial responsibility and budgeting fun and engaging.

By expanding the definition of literacy to include smart financial habits, NCFL and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation are teaching children to make informed spending decisions that will help them reach their goals.

“A Day at Dollar General: Learn While Shopping” is tailored to families and children, providing them with a fun and interactive game that teaches good spending habits. The game has four sections that are quick and easy to complete. The subjects covered by the game are:

• Budgeting—teaches children to identify the difference between wants and needs and manage expenses within a certain income.
• Planning a shopping trip—encourages families to get in the habit of reading store advertisements, collecting coupons and making shopping lists to avoid impulse buys.
• Spending wisely—shares smart shopping strategies such as taking advantage of store specials and comparison shopping.
• Managing money—stresses the importance of factoring price into purchasing decisions and offers tips to make and reach long-term savings goals.

Families can complete the game in their homes or as part of a family-focused learning program, giving parents a forum to develop a deeper understanding of their own finances and share the lesson of smart money management with their kids in an engaging way. NCFL and the
Dollar General Literacy Foundation expect to update the game on an ongoing basis to encourage sustained learning as children grow and face new and more difficult financial decisions.