Jessica Ralli
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How Can Libraries Support Children and Immigrant Families? By Doing What We Do Best.
The plight of immigrant families at the U.S. border prompted the Brooklyn Public Library and others to act.
Pronouns Matter: Gender Expression and Early Learning | First Steps
Simple ways to avoid gender stereotypes during library storytime.
Mindful Storytimes: Fostering Calm and Focus
How to extend toddlers' attention spans and model mindful practices.
Starting STEM Early | First Steps
Sensory explorers by nature, toddlers are made for scientific inquiry. Here's how to engage them.
Card-Carrying Babies | First Steps
Baby-friendly card policies encourage literacy and library use from birth.
Get On Board with LEGO's Coding Express| Tech Review
Train-loving children get a coding primer as they play.
Discussing Race with Young Kids | First Steps
Research shows that from infancy, children categorize visual attributes and assign meaning to them. If we don’t talk about race from a young age, we miss a critical window.
Introduce Little Ones to Coding, Screen-Free, with KUBO | Tech Review
A screen-free coding robot that had to be tried to be believed.
Beyond Bilingual: Making Storytime Inviting to All English Language Learners
Here's how two Brooklyn librarians are making storytime more inclusive.