Early Literacy
Storytimes for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers!
Storytime offers a wonderful opportunity for you and your preschooler to discover the exciting adventures waiting in the world of books. Your child will listen to and participate in simple activities with other children in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Each 20 to 30-minute program is presented with age appropriate material, with a combination of books, fingerplays, flannel board stories, puppets, music, and more. No registration is necessary~just come when you can!
Preschool Storytime:Children ages 3-6 can join us every Monday at 10 in the youth services area for stories, songs and fingerplays. This storytime is designed to simulate a child's first school experience in a short and safe-feeling environment.
Toddler Time: Our rambunctious toddlers now have their very own storytime! Little ones 2-3 years old can come every Tuesday at 10 with a caregiver for stories, songs and fingerplays that are just right for their busy developmental stage.
Book Babies: Babies new to two will enjoy a lapsit storytime with a caregiver each Wednesday morning at 10. Following the stories, babies can enjoy playtime and social interaction with other little ones.
Family Crafty Storytime: Children of all ages can enjoy this fun storytime each Saturday at 10 a.m. that includes a new craft activity each time.
Parents Guide to Literacy
Pre-Talkers: Birth to 2 years
Talkers: 2-3 years
Pre-Readers: 4-5 years
TIPS for parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, friends:
- When you are reading, move away from TV and and toys.
- Involve children: have them choose books, lift flaps, turn pages, and repeat words.
- Ask children questions about the book.
- Keep lots of books around so you can read anywhere at any time!
- Have fun reading!
TIPS for teachers and childcare providers:
- Build a routine for reading time.
- Hold the book so children can see the pictures.
- Choose shorter books for toddlers.
- Toddlers hear language even if they move while you read.
- Ask preschoolers questions about the book.
- Use fingerplays and songs to keep children involved.
- Babies should be in the same room while you read with older children.
- Babies need one-on-one reading time, too.
- Give children many opportunities to look at books on their own.
- Have fun reading!
