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"By that time we were thinking what the heck are we going to do with them. "But now we‘ve been able to save a lot of them and get them the emergency treatâ€" ment they needed." It‘s the small stories of people they‘ve sent away for more advanced care who have returned to the village healthy that has made it all worthwhile for Scott. ‘school and works well at home, too. Reading skills help children feel in control. They have the control to read on their own and learn about the world. 3. Talk to your children. Ask them about their day at school. What did they learn? What fun things did they do? Tell them about your day.Tell them about anything they might relate to. 4.Make learning an everyday experience. Have your chilâ€" dren measure the ingredients while you make dinner; count the aluminum cans in the recycling bin. It doesn‘t matâ€" ter what you do with your children. Spending time with them will teach them that you care and want to be with Little Readers It‘s fun! It‘s creative! 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Parent participating and nonâ€"participating programs. Advice, Assistance, Resources, Referrals We‘re here for you. Make an informed choice! QVUALITY PEOGEAMS FOR TOPDLEZS & PEESCHOOLEES A program of kideLiNK/NDSAâ€"Preschool Support Servicer 741 â€"1811 r~, WATERLOO COâ€"OPERATIVE q PRESCHOOL , 96 Dundar Rd. S., Waterloo Until then the project still needs some overseas supâ€" port. People wishing to make a donation to support the work of the Scotts can make a donation to the project at the Benton Street Baptist Church at 90 Benton St. in Kitchener "It‘s really opened my eyes." said Scott, "I knew there was a need, but | didâ€" n‘t realize the extent it was being utilized right now. "We still need a whole lot more than we have right now." 884â€"