Below are some books focusing on Letter Recognition The Bookstore Cat by Cylin Busby (Toddler, Preschool) An irresistible and engaging picture book perfect for story time, and for cat and bookstore lovers alike! Find it at the Library Bear is Awake! An Alphabet by Hannah E. Harrison (All Ages) An alphabet book in which a bear wakes unexpectedly in Read More
Tips for Letter Recognition
Start with upper case letters only Bigger letters are easier for children to see and recognize than lower case Upper case letters are parts of most signs so they will be easier to point out Upper case letters use more straight lines and are less complicated Letters don’t need to be learned in Read More
Fun with Letters!
Go on a Letter Scavenger Hunt! Take a look around your home and your neighborhood to see what letters you can find! *This activity is definitely inspired by wordless books that feature found objects that look like letters: Alphabet City by Stephen T. Johnson and The City ABC Book by Zoran Milich Block Read More
Letter Recognition
True or False? There are 26 letters in the English alphabet. Tru-ish. There are 26 letters, but, with upper and lowercase letters, there are really 52 letters. That’s a lot to learn, but kids need to be able to identify letters by their names before they can start adding letter sounds to the mix. It’s Read More
STEM Success: Quick Tips
Here are five ways for you and your child to enjoy spring in a STEM-y way: Use new words as you see spring time changes together Read books with your child to learn more about spring *Check out our booklist next week for suggestions Talk about the increasing daylight Measure the growth of plants Go Read More
STEM-tastic Shenanigans
If you’re ready to experiment, we have some suggestions for you! Animal related STEM activities Build a Nest : there’s nothing more fun than using different materials to make a nest. If things are still frozen outside, try some shredded paper. Whirly Twirly Flying Birds : use a balloon and a few other things to Read More
STEM Reads
Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through Books On a Snow-Melting Day: Seeking Signs of Spring by Buffy Silverman (Toddler, Preschool) In the early days of spring when the snow begins to melt, plants and animals stir to life. Find it at the Library Spring for Sophie by Yael Werber (Preschool, School Age) Sophie listens and watches for the signs of spring–the melting ice, the blue Read More
Spring into Stem
Remember when we declared 2024 a year of curiosity? Now that we’re starting to see clear signs of spring, it’s time to bring some fresh ideas home. There’s nothing more miraculous then watching Alaska break up transition into a season with new plants and animal migration. This makes it a perfect time to learn about Read More
Talking Activities
ACTIVITIES to encourage Talking with your little ones Encouraging talking and fostering communication is both enjoyable and beneficial. Here’s a list of fun activities that can help promote conversations with your little ones. Talk to me, Baby | Birth-6 months | Repeating what babies say lets them know you are listening and that communication is Read More
Talking Tips
Sometimes talking to a young child who can’t talk back can seem awkward. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in that feeling. Once you start talking with children, it’s easy to get on a roll. We have some great suggestions below to keep the conversation going. Also, many families use baby sign language to help their Read More