Mission of the Kohl McCormick StoryBus

The mission of the Kohl McCormick StoryBus program is to build enthusiasm for literature and learning to read among young children. Using stories, drama, movement, art creation, and discovery play, StoryBus teaches emergent literacy skills to children by encouraging the development of phonemic awareness, communication, expression, sequencing, listening, speaking, and writing.

The program also provides a wealth of curriculum ideas for teachers and encourages partnering with parents in the learning process by providing materials for parents to use at home as well as supporting the development of parent workshops. Parents are also welcome to visit the StoryBus on the weekend, with their children.

The Kohl McCormick StoryBus is a supplemental program encouraging children, teachers, and parents to climb aboard to begin a journey into literacy that will last a lifetime.

What is the Kohl McCormick StoryBus?

• A children's museum-on-wheels, full of Interactive literacy exhibits based upon classic children's literature, primarily serving schools in low-income Chicago communities
• A supplemental early childhood literacy program for children, parents and teachers
• A continuing professional growth program for early childhood teachers

Goals of the Program

• Promote literacy among preschool and kindergarten children
• Teach necessary skills to help children become successful readers
• Provide high-quality curriculum materials for teachers and parents
• Provide parents with ways to promote literacy in the home
• Model ways for educators to teach early literacy skills
• Create enthusiasm and a lifelong love of literature