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Early Lit Tips: But There Are No Words
It may not seem logical, but wordless books are actually a great way to build early literacy skills. By slowly going through the book together and talking about the pictures, a child learns how a book works. Encourage your child … Continue reading
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Tagged Caldecott Medal, Early Childhood, Early Literacy, Education, Literacy tips, Picture book, Reading
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Early Lit Tips: Mind Your P’s And Q’s
While harvesting peas from my small, backyard garden this morning, I was reminded of one of my favorite ABC books, LMNO Peas by Keith Baker. Alphabet books are a natural choice for the Early Literacy Practice of Writing. Writing and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alphabet book, Alphabet song, Early Childhood, Early Literacy, Education, Fine motor skill, Literacy tips
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Early Lit Tips: Under the Sea
Summer weather often brings thoughts of going to the beach. Children are often fascinated by the shells and creatures they encounter there. In honor of the recent World Oceans Day (June 8), lets learn more about animals that live under … Continue reading
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Tagged Children's literature, Coral Reef, Early Literacy, Literacy, Literacy tips, STEM, World Oceans Day
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Early Lit Tips: Let’s Go Bananas!
So often adults describe active children as little monkeys. Let’s celebrate that energy and fun-loving attitude with some of my favorite monkey books and rhymes. These books are great read alouds and lend themselves to multiple early literacy practices, but … Continue reading
Early Lit Tips: Take It Outside
June is Great Outdoors Month. With that in mind, and in celebration of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, let’s head outside this week. Early Literacy Practice: Singing One fun way to help build your child’s pre-literacy skills is … Continue reading
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Tagged Early Literacy, Going on a bear hunt, Hiking, Literacy tips, nature walk, Outdoors
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Early Lit Tips: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Spring is a great time to explore the concepts of seeds and growing things. Here are some books, rhymes and an activity that will build both early literacy skills and introduce some science concepts as well. Early Literacy Activity: Reading … Continue reading
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Tagged Early Literacy, Gardening, Growing seeds, Literacy tips, Reading, Rhymes, STEM
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Literacy – More Important Than Ever
Because Literacy In All Its Forms Is More Important Than Ever Since I started this blog, I have often struggled to find a clear focus. As my professional experience grew and changed, my perspective and interests also changed. As I … Continue reading
Posted in Literacy
Tagged digital literacy, Early Literacy, information literacy, Libraries, Literacy, STEM, Youth Services
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That Might Just Be Opportunity in Disguise
I was recently selected for a professional position that fell through after I had already resigned from my previous job. The reasons aren’t important. But the process forced me to re-evaluate my approach to librarianship and professional development. After briefly … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries
Tagged Early Literacy, Libraries, Professional development, STEM, Youth Services
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Literacy in a Digital Age 