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Scribble: How to Grow Budding Writers
Public libraries are providing rich early-learning writing experiences with paper and pencil—along with chunky crayons, water, paintbrushes, and even a dollop of shaving cream.
The Best Early-Learning Blogs | First Steps
Blogs about flannelboards, rhymes, and creative play are among Lisa Kropp's top picks.
Fairy Tale Programming Is Alive and Well
Renewed interest in fairy and folktales has librarians across the country coming up with clever themed programming, some around making and STEM.
Get Ready for Take Your Child to the Library Day 2016!
This initiative, started in Connecticut five years ago, is growing by leaps and bounds. Here's how—and why—to join in the fun.
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.
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