For many families the holiday season includes gift-giving. This season we encourage you to remember the many gifts you give your child every day. Your time. Your love. Your hard work. There are so many ways to give this holiday season that don’t involve toys or material things. That said, if you’re looking for something Read More
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Being Thankful For You
During the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s a lot written and discussed about gratitude, why it’s an important quality to nurture, and that we as parents should be intentional about instilling that quality in our children. I don’t disagree. A lot of parents of young children wrestle with how best to help their children both feel and Read More
Books You’ll Love About Storytime
Get your child excited about storytime by reading this books together. Leo Loves Baby Time by Anna McQuinn (Infant, Toddler) Even the littlest of children can find something fun to do at the library. In Leo Loves Baby Time, Leo and his grown-up go to the library for a special Baby Time, sharing songs, stories, Read More
Storytime
Storytime is a magical thing. Children gather around on the floor with their parents, a group leader or librarian reads a story aloud. Maybe there’s a special craft, song to sing, or time after for kids to play while parents chat, and everyone leaves a little happier than they came. Odds are good that you’ve Read More
Ways You Can Help Your Child Get the Most out of Storytime
Pick the right storytime at the right time for you. Many libraries offer specific storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with stories that are hand-picked for their age or language! The storytime that works best for some parents might be the middle of nap time for others, so keep your child’s needs in mind. It’s Read More
Storytime Activities in Anchorage
Here are a few popular story times located in the Anchorage area. If you are located outside of Anchorage, we encourage you to check out your local library or reach out to your local Imagination Library to hear about storytimes in your community. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Weekly Events: Mondays 10:30 AM Toddler Read More
Early Literacy in Everyday Places
“People told me to talk to my baby when we went to places like the grocery store,” a first-time mother said. “But I didn’t know what that actually looked like, until I watched Babies on Track and saw a parent really doing that. Now I know what to do.” Many of us feel like we’re in Read More
Daily Literacy Activities
Try these everyday activities at home to spark conversation and expose your child to more words. Photo Share (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) Look through photos hanging in your home, in an album, or saved on your smartphone. Tell stories about the people in each photo and share memories. Take a Walk (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) Go for a Read More
Ways You Can Help Your Child Get Daily Doses of Literacy
Talk about anything and everything! Playtime Talk about the colors, shape, and feel of the toys being used. Be descriptive when making requests such as “Can you pass me the round toy with the blue stripes?” Cooking & Eating Name the foods you can see and taste in each dish. Narrate the steps and name Read More
Books You’ll Love for Daily Doses of Literacy
Use these books to read, sing, play, talk, and write throughout the day! 1. READ Read to Your Bunny by Rosemary Wells (Infant, Toddler) A book that is both perfect to read to children and to encourage caregivers to continue to read to children. Reading with your children is one of the simplest ways to build Read More
