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The Library's Early Literacy Program

The Library's Early Literacy Program

For Preschoolers

A Love Books Activity for Preschoolers

Summer Explorations

Love Books Have fun reading books you and your child enjoy.

PLAY

Summer Explorations

Summertime brings many new experiences. Whether your child is interested in bugs, animals or plants, there are new things to see and learn about. Take time to learn more about the interesting bug you found or the birds in the backyard by going to the Library and finding some books and resources. The librarians will be happy to help you and you'll be excited to see your child's knowledge grow!


SING

The Beehive

Here is the Beehive, where are the bees? [make a fist with one hand]

Hidden away where nobody sees. [cover fist with other hand]

Watch and you'll see them come out of the hive,

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5, they're alive! [count out five fingers]

Bzzzzz!! [give a gentle tickle]


READ

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

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

  • I Love Summer
  • I Love Summer by Lizzie (Children's author) Scott
  • Dragonfly
  • Dragonfly by Aimée Bissonette
  • Summertime Sleepers: Animals That Estivate
  • Summertime Sleepers: Animals That Estivate by Melissa Stewart

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