Kristin Grabarek, Mary R. Lanni

Early Learning through Play (eBook, PDF)

Library Programming for Diverse Communities

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781440865831
• Artikelnr.: 68183949

Autorenporträt

Kristin Grabarek implemented Little University, an early learning program beyond traditional storytime, at her branch of the Denver Public Library system and is now assisting in its expansion to multiple branches throughout the system.

Mary R. Lanni is a library professional in Denver, Colorado, providing library and programming services for all ages for more than five years.

Inhaltsangabe

One 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 Two 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 One Last Note In Summary Your
To-Do List Three 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 Four 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 Five
Conclusion Where We Are Now Maintaining Relevance What to Do Next? Looking
Ahead: How to Continue Building Your Program Early Learning Progress Report
Surveys and Incentives Little University for Grown-Ups Kindergarten
Readiness Checklist Graduation In Summary Appendix A: Elevator Speeches
Appendix B: Need to DIY? Twenty Titles to Build an Early Learning Program
Series Reference Collection Appendix C: Program Flyer Template Bibliography
Index