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The Library's Early Literacy Program

The Library's Early Literacy Program

For Preschoolers

A Talk & Read Activity for Preschoolers

Sharing Discoveries

Talk & Read Explore lots of words with your child.

PLAY

Sharing Discoveries

If your child is interested in something, chances are you are hearing all about it! Give your child the opportunity to share all this interesting knowledge with the whole family by scheduling a special time for him to talk about everything he has learned. Make sure everyone is a captive audience, ask questions and encourage your child to show off the books where he has found his information. Your child will practice language skills, share his enthusiasm and you might learn something too!


SING

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

Zoom, zoom, zoom! We're going to the moon! (slide hands up and down)
Zoom, zoom, zoom! We're going to the moon!

If you want to take a trip, (walk fingers up arm)
Climb on board my rocket ship.

Zoom, zoom, zoom! We're going to the moon! (slide hands up and down)

In 5-4-3-2-1, BLAST OFF! (count down with fingers)


READ

Click the book jackets to find these books and more at the Library.

Find these books at http://catalog.coolcat.org

  • Our World in Pictures : An Encyclopedia of Everything
  • Our World in Pictures : An Encyclopedia of Everything by Kim Bryan
  • Tree Hole Homes: Daytime Dens and Nighttime Nooks
  • Tree Hole Homes: Daytime Dens and Nighttime Nooks by Melissa Stewart
  • Little Platypus
  • Little Platypus by Anna Brett

JOIN US AT THE LIBRARY

Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Find Storytimes