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 Issue 16
You can help your
baby, toddler and preschooler learn important skills
so they can become good readers. There are many simple
and fun ways to do this. We invite you to bring your
child to Library storytimes,
which utilize research-based techniques to build early
literacy skills. This newsletter will help you extend
storytime benefits by including book-related activites,
fingerplays and
crafts. |
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Sing a book with
your Preschoolers and Toddlers |
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Songs are a natural way to learn about language. Most songs have a different note for each syllable. This helps children break down words so they hear individual sounds. Try singing a few song books to your child. If you can't remember the tunes check this website, where you will also find many fun music activities and games. Storytimesongs.com |
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Feature
Book for Preschoolers and Toddlers - Got
Rhythm?! |
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Author Lindsey Craig and illustrator Marc Brown have created a jubilant book that begs interaction. In Farmyard Beat, the farm animals can't sleep because "they got that beat". Bouncy repetition, noisy words and delightful paper collage illustrations are a big part of the fun in this picture book. Have your child clap hands, slap knees or tap feet to the rhythmic text.
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Whimsical Fun |
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One of the six
early literacy skills is "Print Motivation" which is
"being interested and enjoying books." These three
humorous, inventive books are guaranteed to cause
giggles! |
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| Music CDs |
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Don't forget
our children's music CD collection when you travel this
summer. Here are three recommendations that parents will
enjoy as much as
children. |
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Singing Rhymes For Babies and
Toddlers |
Sing to the tune
of "Frere Jacques."
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Rock your infant back and
forth. Infants love Row, row, row your
boat, |
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