[MOSAIC] Family Programs for Deepening Comprehension

[Paul Garcia]

Hello,
 
I was wondering if any of you have heard of, or have run, an evening program for parents and children on using comprehension strategies at home. At the school where I work, they have a program called Family Math where parents and students come back to school in the evening to play math games. I thought that such a workshop where parents and children could interact in a fun way using the strategies would be very helpful for parents, especially those concerned about their child's reading comprehension or motivation. 
 
If there is such a program running, I would love some information. I am thinking of approaching the principal of my own children's school and volunteering to start such a program. I'd rather not start from scratch. I would want to make it fun and interactive. I thought that we could meet in the school library one night a month. Each session would be devoted to one strategy.
 
I must say that part of my motivation is that the strategies are not emphasized in the school's curriculum and if they are covered at all they are only touched on and not taught explicitly.
 
Any information or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
 
Paul