A selection of tried-and-true titles that babies and toddlers adore.
Give ’Em Chalk: Hands-On Learning Is Fun and Builds Literacy Skills | Editorial
By on July 22, 2013 Leave a Comment
The most exciting time for a kindergarten teacher is when a kid looks up and says, ‘Hey, I can read!’” Fostering early literacy is the focus of our very first theme issue. We’re also debuting a new look, with some significant improvements to the all-important reviews section.
Early Notes on Early Learning
By on April 26, 2013
From Dr. Robert Needlman explaining the difference between babies falling asleep and learning how to go to asleep, through Cambridge librarians Julie Roach and Beth McIntyre coaching us through selecting books for preschool story time to Anna Dewdney using photographs to demonstrate how to transform unpleasant expressions on family members faces into picture book gold, [...]
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Storytime, Science, and Silliness: Up Close with Librarian Susan Anderson-Newham
By on April 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
2013 Mover & Shaker Susan Anderson-Newham, early learning supervising librarian at the Pierce County Library System in Tacoma, WA, talks about the importance of collaboration and a good sense of humor to her work, why hands-on play is key to kids’ learning, and her top early learning picture books of all time.
Bank Street Writers Lab Hosts Early Literature Conference
By on April 24, 2013 Leave a Comment
Lovers of children’s picture books and early literacy advocates gathered earlier this month at Bank Street College for “Literature for Early Childhood: What Do You Need to Know?” an inaugural mini conference sponsored by the Bank Street Writers Lab. The event brought together child development experts, educators, and creators of children’s literature.
