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Community Library Programs That Work

Building Youth and Family Literacy

By: Beth Christina Maddigan,Susan C. Bloos

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Community Library Programs That Work

Building Youth and Family Literacy

By: Beth Christina Maddigan,Susan C. Bloos

A collection of versatile best practices for promoting literacy development by utilizing local community connections in school and public libraries. Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216063674

The BIG Book of Stories, Songs, and Sing-Alongs

Programs for Babies, Toddlers, and Families

By: Beth Christina Maddigan,Roberta E. Thompson,Stefanie Drennan

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Programs for Babies, Toddlers, and Families

By: Beth Christina Maddigan,Roberta E. Thompson,Stefanie Drennan

Anyone who works with the very young will delight in this charming treasury of age-appropriate programming ideas for children from as young as 6 months through age 3. Unlike many other children's programming guides, this one takes a literature-based approach, offering a dynamic mix of stimulating activities that center around books and give young children a head start on literacy. Promote lifelong reading and library use with these exciting programs for infants, toddlers, and their families, and enhance children's capacity for learning with a myriad of stories, songs, and sing-alongs! Anyone who works with the very young will delight in this charming treasury of age-appropriate programming ideas for children from as young as 6 months through age 3. Unlike many other children's programming guides, this one takes a literature-based approach, offering a dynamic mix of stimulating activities that center around books and give young children a head start on literacy. PreK. You'll find everything you need to run magnificent literature-based children's programs. For each age level (6-11 months, 12-23 months, 24-36 months, 36-48 months), the authors present eight complete programs and provide specific instructions and guidance for working with each group. Adults will have as much fun as the children with such programs as Wiggle, Jiggle, and Bounce, Oink, Cluck, Moo, 1, 2, 3 Count With Me, and Monster Mash. A chapter on Family Fun addresses working with diverse ages and features eight family programs. Whether you're a novice or an experienced children's programmer, this book will help you offer quality programming and foster lifelong literacy in your community. Ages: Infant-3

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 10

0313053472

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9780313053474

The BIG Book of Reading, Rhyming, and Resources

Programs for Children, Ages 4-8

By: Beth Christina Maddigan,Stefanie Drennan,Roberta E. Thompson

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The BIG Book of Reading, Rhyming, and Resources

Programs for Children, Ages 4-8

By: Beth Christina Maddigan,Stefanie Drennan,Roberta E. Thompson

Promote reading and literacy with this wonderful assortment of lively, fast-paced, fun-filled children's programs specifically designed for children aged 4 through 8. You and the children will delight in such program themes as Creepy Crawlies, Forest Friends, Frosty Frolics, and After School Adventures. The book presents an entertaining mix of multisensory activities that appeal to a variety of literacy levels and learning styles—rhymes and songs, awesome activities, crafty crafts, and great games. Unlike other programming guides, this one uses a developmental approach with literature-based activities fitted to specific learning needs. More than an idea book, it includes all the nuts and bolts for initiating children's programs—from foundations and guidelines for understanding various stages of learning to everything you need to get started: book lists, step-by-step instructions, reproducible patterns and illustrations, even tips on publicity and public relations. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned children's programmer, this book gives you fresh programming ideas that foster lifelong literacy and love of reading. Grades PreK-3.

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0313068968

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Community Library Programs That Work

Community Library Programs That Work

The BIG Book of Stories, Songs, and Sing-Alongs

The BIG Book of Stories, Songs, and Sing-Alongs

The BIG Book of Reading, Rhyming, and Resources

The BIG Book of Reading, Rhyming, and Resources

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