Welcome to Come Read with Me
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The Come Read with Me
program is intended to help maintain and increase cognitive function for adults
with developmental disabilities. Some classes will be open to the public
(Sign Language, Fine Arts for Fine Folks, Computer Skills). All clubs are open to the public.
Classes and Opportunities
[Beginning Reading] [Basic Reading] [Advanced Reading] [Online Writing] [Laptop Computer Skills] [Computer Skills] [Fine Arts for Fine Folks] [Home Skills] [Science/Health] [Social Skills] [Music] [Individual Tutoring] [Clubs] [Teaching Staff] [Come Read with Me at MHMR] [Maps] [Questions?]
Summer 2007
Classes
Come Read with Me at SNAP
Monday Morning Reading
Class Description: The
foundation of reading will be taught:
letter identification, letter sounds, early
sight words
Academics include reading and math. Cognitive function is developed through games, perceptual exercises, etc.
Computer programs employed to stress skills taught. All material
presented with practical applications for the students’ everyday lives.
Instructors:
Martha Kate Downey, Marlene Turner
Monday: 10 -12 AM
Class Site:
Cost: determined by
level of need (partial SNAP scholarships available if needed)
Class Size:
1-6
Class Description: Students’ reading
levels vary in this class. Academics include reading and math. Cognitive
function is developed through games, perceptual
exercises, etc. Computer programs employed to stress skills taught.
All material presented with practical applications for the students’ everyday
lives.
Instructors: Martha Kate Downey
Tuesday:
4-6 PM
Class Site:
Cost: determined by level
of need (partial SNAP scholarships available if needed)
Class Size: 1-6
Class Description: Students
with strong reading skills will build on their writing skills as well as their
reading comprehension. Academics include reading and math. Cognitive function is developed through games, perceptual exercises, etc.
Computer programs employed to stress skills taught. All material
presented with practical applications for the students’ everyday lives.
Instructors:
Martha Kate Downey, Joan Pruit
Wednesday: 10-12 AM
Class Site:
Cost: determined by
level of need (partial SNAP scholarships available if needed)
Class Size: 1-6
Class Description: Students’
reading and writing levels vary in this class. Students interested in exploring
their talent for writing, or wanting to make their email posts more effective are invited to participate in this course. Must have access to email.
Instructors: Martha Kate Downey, Virginia Artho
Meeting Dates:
Arranged individually with student and teacher
Cost:
$30 per month (unlimited hours of instruction, this class could be quite a
bargain!)
Class Size:
1-6
Drama
Class Description: Students
interested in exploring their talent for drama or just want to come join the
fun are welcome! No prior experience required!
Instructors: Alicia Jones
Meeting Dates:
Thursday 9:00 –
10:30
Cost:
$10 per class period
Class Size:
unlimited
Class Description: Students will learn to use
beginning skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Graphics will also be
explored. Open to the public
Instructors:
Martha Kate Downey and volunteers
Class Site: 901
Clinic Dr.
Tuesday: 2-4 PM
Cost: $10 per class
period
Class Size:
1-6
Fine
Arts for Fine Folks
Class Description: Join us as we explore
the arts in museums, theater and the studio. This winter, among other
things, we will visit the Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art, study color, try our
hand at painting and explore the way music affects our brain function. Look
forward to instruction in photography and learn how to better use your camera!
Instructors:
Ron Baidy, staff at area art museums, Martha Kate Downey
Meeting Dates:
check monthly calendar Thursday evenings 5-7:00 pm
Class Site:
Cost:
$10 per class period - plus any ticket cost
for scheduled field trips
Class Size:
6-12
On Your Own Cooking
Class Description: Basic cooking
skills. Actual
selecting, preparing and cooking meats, fresh fruits and vegetables. Nutritional meal planning, economy in grocery shopping, and kitchen
safety. Every person, regardless of their housing situation needs to be
able to care for themselves to as great an extent as possible. A meal
will be prepared each session.
Instructor:
Nora Diemicke
Meeting Dates:
Wednesday 10:00 -12:00 and 12:00 – 2:00
Class Site:
Cost: $10 per class period
plus cost of food
Class Size:
4-6 students
Boxing/General Health
Session
Description: Cognitive and physical
development through boxing training. Non/combative
activities.
Instructors:
Alicia Jones
Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays 9:00 – 10:30 am,
Thursday 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Class Site:
Cost: $10 per class
period
Class Size: 1-6
Science/Health
Class Description: Discover science
through weather, animals, stars and in the LAB! General health, information about various syndromes, disorders,
etc. and what they mean in terms of their own physiology will continue
to be explored. Open to parents as
well. (word
from Martha Kate Downey, “I’ve learn so much, just from eavesdropping!”)
Instructor:
Norma Hopkins, Sada Hajiyeva,
possibly guest lab instructor - Ron Fazio
Meeting Dates:
Friday mornings (time may vary according to
field trips, etc.)
Class Site:
Cost: determined by
level of need (partial SNAP scholarships available if needed)
Class Size: 4-8 depending on
content of the session:
Education about specific syndromes, and
medications may be taken as private individual tutoring
Social Skills - Games and Snacks in the summer
Class Description: Learning to work
together, how to be comfortable in new places or with new people can be
difficult. Join us as we learn new skills and explore areas that are
challenging in our lives.
Instructor:
Marie Deande
Meeting Dates: 2nd
and 4th weeks out of the summer months
Class Site:
Tuesday 10:30-12 AM (will
vary according to field trips, etc.)
Cost: determined by level
of need (partial SNAP scholarships available if needed)
Class Size: 4-6
Music
Class Description: Music is a wonderful
way to practice our ability to work as a part of a unit, explore new skills,
and lift your mood. Come for fun! Class
and individual tutoring
Instructor:
Laura Altz
Meeting Dates: Wednesdays
class and private tutoring, schedule with instructor
Class Site:
Wednesday Class Rhythm, Movement and
Games 9:00 – 10:00 am
Cost: determined by level
of need (partial SNAP scholarships available if needed)
Class Size: Unlimited
Session Description: Individual
tutoring for desired instruction (reading, social skills, computer skills,
music, etc.) Education about specific
syndromes, and medications may be taken as private individual tutoring)
Instructors:
Martha Kate Downey, Marlene Turner, Marie Deande, Laura Altz, Norma Hopkins,
Alicia Jones
Meeting Dates:
Arrange with student and instructor and driver
Class Site:
Cost: * funding may be
available through MHMR
Class Size: one
please contact Martha Kate
Sign Language Class currently not available
Class Description: This class will include individuals who want
to learn or expand their functional use of ASL sign language. Special Olympic
coaches, teachers, caregivers are encouraged to participate in these classes.
Instructor: In need of qualified
instructor!
Meeting Dates: TBA
Cost: $10 per class period ($15 per class period for families)
No cost to persons with hearing or speech impairments.
Class Size: open
Come Read with Me at
MHMR
Basic
Class Description: Students’
reading levels vary in this class. Academics include reading and math. Cognitive development through writing, games, perceptual exercises.
Computer programs employed to stress skills taught. All material
presented with practical applications for the students everyday lives.
Instructors: Janet Wharton, Amy Beerwinkle
Thursday:
1-3 PM
1300 Circle
Class Size:
1-8
Teaching Staff
Qualifications for lead teachers:
1. Teaching experience
2. College degree
3. Enjoy adults with developmental challenges
4. Actually believe ALL students can and will learn
Laura Altz – Music classes/choir, individual music tutoring
Virginia Artho – Individual tutor for Online Writing Course
Ron Baidy – Fine Arts for Fine Folks
Alicia Jones – Drama, Boxing, General health and
nutrition
Marie Deande – Social Skills, individual tutoring
Nora Diemicke – Cooking and nutrition
Martha Kate Downey – Reading classes, Computer Skills, individual tutoring,
Fine Arts for Fine Folks
Sada Hajiyeva - Science
Norma Hopkins – Science/Health Class and individual biology tutoring
Joan Pruit – Reading classes
Donna Taylor – Reading classes
Marlene Turner – Reading classes, individual tutoring
Janet Wharton – Basic Come Read with Me at MHMR
Our basic philosophy about class
attendance:
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Come Read with Me classes should be something that adds joy to your life,
not become just one more thing we have to do. Come when you can.
·
Many of our students
have jobs and other responsibilities in their lives. Classes will begin
on time, but it is understood that often a student may
arrive late or need to leave early due to job responsibilities or
transportation availability.
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It is understood
that during the year students may be absent from class for one or more weeks
(vacations, job rescheduling, etc.). That is fine, since our mission is
to provide continuous opportunities for growth and sustained cognitive function, not pass a course. The encouragement of
Life-long Learning is our goal and that goal may certainly be included during
family trips or engaging in other activities that provide cognitive
stimulation.
Come Read with Me at SNAP classes are held at our SNAP site, 901
Clinic Dr, Euless, Texas
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Come Read with Me at MHMR classes are held at
To learn more or to sign up for classes, please contact:
Martha Kate Downey
Director, Come Read
with Me
mk@mkdowney.com
817-283-4114
817-946-1332 cell
Information updated June 20, 2007