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Moderate Screen Time OK for Tots, AAP Now Says
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ updated recommendations on young children’s media use advise moderation.
Are Bedtime Stories Going the Way of the Dinosaurs? | First Steps
The children will always be there for the stories. It is the parents that we need to turn into lifelong storytellers.
A Diverse Book List for the Under-Five Set
From "Different Families" to "Different Expectations," a selection of titles for the sub five-year-old set that showcase “different” in a positive, broad, or subtle way, curated by SLJ First Steps columnist Lisa G. Kropp.
In Speeches, Melissa Sweet and Judy Cheatham Rally the Power of Nonfiction
Award-winning author/illustrator Melissa Sweet discussed her researching process, and literacy powerhouse Judy Cheatham described large-scale literacy interventions in schools during the standing-room-only ALSC Charlemae Rollins President’s Program at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference.
Surprise—It’s STEM for Toddlers!
These sorting, stacking, and other hands-on activities in libraries support math and science learning. Also: a STEM storytime booklist for toddlers and online resources for teaching pre-K STEM.
Family Place Libraries Recast the Librarian's Role in Early Learning
A national network now in 29 states, Family Place Libraries, re-envisions public libraries as centers for early childhood information and positions librarians in the role of change agent.
Virtual Preschool? Believe It or not, It's a Thing
A curriculum from Vinci, available to parents by subscription, promises to "inspire the genius" in young children. Public libraries have actually been offering remote services to families for a while now, maintains Lisa Kropp, who further considers the notion of virtual preschool.
Black Storytime, Flourishing at Multnomah (OR) County Library
Should libraries offer programs geared to one culture? After I spoke with Kirby McCurtis, who started a thriving Black Storytime program at Multnomah County Library in Portland, OR, it was clear that the answer is “yes.”
PNC Bank's $350 Million Early Learning Push | First Steps
Banks aren't traditionally known for innovating with early childhood education programs, but Pittsburgh's PNC Bank is a happy exception. Its bilingual Grow Up Great initiative builds strong partnerships with libraries and other cultural institutions around early learning.
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