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Early learning through play : library programming for diverse communities / Kristin Grabarek and Mary R. Lanni.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, An imprint of ABC-CLIO,LLC, [2019]Description: ix, 168 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781440865824
  • 1440865825
Subject(s):
Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction -- What is early learning? -- Public library's role in early learning -- Every child ready to read (ECRR1 and ECRR2) @ your library -- About us -- Learning through play -- How play supports the rest of ECRR2 -- Participants in a traditional storytime -- In defense of storytimes -- A play-based learning alternative -- In summary -- Chapter 2. Creating an early learning program series -- Original creation of play-based early learning programs -- Little University: a note on Kristin's library community -- Family literacy: a note on Mary's library community -- Considerations for creating play-based programs in your library -- Cultural awareness -- Marketing -- Word of mouth -- Print collateral -- Following up -- Scheduling -- Building a core group of participants -- How to structure the program series -- How the program supports social-emotional skills -- The importance of learning together -- Last note -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 3. Implementing the program series with a budget -- The conundrum of free things -- Your program series reflects your community -- How to approach community partners -- Developing programs with community partners -- Movement programs -- STEM programs -- Art programs -- Health and nutrition programs -- Wellness programs -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 4. Early learning programs for tiny or nonexistent budgets -- Tiny budgets as an opportunity -- DIY programming examples and resources -- Movement programs -- Art and craft programs -- Community programs and destination storytimes -- STEM programs -- Wellness programs -- Language and cultural programs -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 5. Conclusion -- Where we are now -- Maintaining relevance -- What to do next? -- Looking ahead: how to continue building your program -- In summary.
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Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's Please Ask at Children's Desk 027.625 G727 Available 33111009143476
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This creative guidebook teaches librarians in diverse communities how to develop and implement early learning programming beyond traditional storytimes. While traditional library storytimes are excellent tools for families, equally important is play. Children learn through play in many ways; it stimulates exploration and curiosity and builds gross and fine motor skills that are critical to reading and writing success. Perhaps most importantly, play has the power to cross barriers of culture and language, allowing families from differing backgrounds to learn together.In this book, Kristin Grabarek and Mary R. Lanni--the pioneers of Little University, an early learning program that focuses on play-based learning--share their experiences and provide guidance for implementing similar programs at libraries of various sizes and budgets. They teach readers how to create programs for a diverse group of families, work with outside providers, choose supplies, estimate costs, market your programming, and overcome the challenges of both big and small budgets and many or few patrons. These practical plans will enhance storytimes and even help build a brand-new early learning program.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. Introduction -- What is early learning? -- Public library's role in early learning -- Every child ready to read (ECRR1 and ECRR2) @ your library -- About us -- Learning through play -- How play supports the rest of ECRR2 -- Participants in a traditional storytime -- In defense of storytimes -- A play-based learning alternative -- In summary -- Chapter 2. Creating an early learning program series -- Original creation of play-based early learning programs -- Little University: a note on Kristin's library community -- Family literacy: a note on Mary's library community -- Considerations for creating play-based programs in your library -- Cultural awareness -- Marketing -- Word of mouth -- Print collateral -- Following up -- Scheduling -- Building a core group of participants -- How to structure the program series -- How the program supports social-emotional skills -- The importance of learning together -- Last note -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 3. Implementing the program series with a budget -- The conundrum of free things -- Your program series reflects your community -- How to approach community partners -- Developing programs with community partners -- Movement programs -- STEM programs -- Art programs -- Health and nutrition programs -- Wellness programs -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 4. Early learning programs for tiny or nonexistent budgets -- Tiny budgets as an opportunity -- DIY programming examples and resources -- Movement programs -- Art and craft programs -- Community programs and destination storytimes -- STEM programs -- Wellness programs -- Language and cultural programs -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 5. Conclusion -- Where we are now -- Maintaining relevance -- What to do next? -- Looking ahead: how to continue building your program -- In summary.

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