| Literacy programs! The new trend! What is a literacy program? It's usually an incentive to get kids into reading. BUT underneath those lofty goals lurks the evil monster of back-door marketing. A literacy program is a great way to sell a lot of books to unsure parents. Whenever some trendy program pops up, I wonder who is selling it and why. Church postcards announcing a big Easter service? Ha! Sunday is a big biz for preachers with an alter ego. Promoting health at school lunches? This organic craze is a billion dollar industry! Does free range broccoli really taste different? Publishers want to move books? Start a reading program. I'm not saying it's wrong- I'm just saying it's a real thing. Judge for yourself. TURN OFF, TUNE OUT! Yer Pal, Wally B. Bouqhb |
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| Take a BOOK into the RESTROOM and be a REGULAR READER! |
| Tips to promote Literacy on the Loo! |
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| READ ALOUD! In a stall or at home, acoustics in the bathroom are great for reciting potty poetry. READ OFTEN! A quick bathroom book-break aides good digestion and keeps your tummy turnin'. POTTY POSTURE! Hold the book in a comfortable position, make sure your rear isn't dipping in the water. READ AND RELAX! Now you gotta ask yourself one question... "Do I need more fiber?" Well, do ya? BATHROOM BOOKSHELF! Keep your favorite magazines, comics or novels handy. A bookmark and a red editing pen are also a plus! LETTER KNOWLEDGE! It's like cloud watching- do you see the letter "C" or the letter "S"? Alphabet poop! NARRATIVE SKILLS! Form words like you form poopies. Each letter makes a different sound. Just like your booty. POTTY FUN! Sing in the john. Perform commode karaoke. Do a running commentary broadcast. Race the person in the stall next to you! DON'T FORGET TO FLUSH! It's the grand finale, the royal flush! You've gone flushin'! Walk out and say "Tah dah!" |
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