Super Stars Literacy provides intensive literacy instruction combined with social/behavioral skill development five times weekly, for two to three hours each day after school. The Super Stars Literacy model draws on the cultural and economic assets of the surrounding communities and is adaptable to a variety of school settings and collaborative approaches.
The program provides:

• Whole group and small group literacy activities (including Read Alouds, Guided Reading, Phonics, and Phonemic Awareness instruction as well as literacy through music, art or science instruction)
• Literacy Extension Activities (independent learning centers based on reading, math, science, and art themes/skills)
• One-on-one Instruction on specific skills appropriate to the needs of each child
• Family Events (family field trips to local museums and science centers and parent education events)

Using Read Alouds, Super Stars Literacy Group Leaders model social behaviors and encourage students to understand social-emotional problems and develop empathy. Our curricula (including Kidzlit, Second Step, and Tribes) explore themes of pro-social behavior, impulse control and anger management. Children are encouraged to express their feelings and grapple with their fears and concerns through discussion, drama, art, movement and writing.

Super Stars Literacy currently provides early literacy and social/emotional development programming at the following Oakland school sites:

• Brookfield Elementary
• Cox Academy
• East Oakland Pride
• Hoover Elementary
• International Community School
• Lazear Elementary
• Longwood Elementary
• Reach Academy
• Think College Now

If you are interested in bringing our award-winning early literacy program to your school, please contact us.