Pre-School

PARENT/CHILD "LAPSIT" PROGRAMS

Fall/Holiday 2010

NOTE: PArent/Child LapSits will begin again on THURSDAY, APRIL 9 AT THE TIMES MENTIONED BELOW.

The PDL will continue to offer a unique literacy program to assist parents in developing pre-literacy skills in their youngsters under three years old. The programs are called Parent/Child Lap Sits and will last about 30 minutes. Parent or Caregivers need to bring the child and sit together to enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs (accompanied by banjo and ukulele), finger plays, flannel board presentations and a weekly visit from Puff the Magic Dragon.

The Parent/Child Lap Sit programs take place from 10:30-11 a.m. on Mondays AND 10-10:30a.m. AND 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. on Thursday (since the building opens at 10:00 a.m., we actually start about 10:05. Generally, block your time for an hour) We meet in the Children's Program Room.

These programs are targeted at children 18 months to three years old, but younger children will enjoy the activities to varying degrees as well. Information about parenting, literacy and other family related subjects will be shared periodically during the program. Due to the developmental needs of these age groups, siblings are discouraged from attending if at all possible. However, nobody will be turned away if bringing a sibling is the only way for a child to attend. Toys should not be brought to the program either. This is a “drop-in” program and no sign-up is required.

updated 8/28/2010

Email: childstaff@petoskeylibrary.org

Phone: 231-758-3112

"PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOURS

FALL/HOLIDAY 2010

NOTE: Our "Golden Slumbers" Family Story Time will "reboot" on Tuesday September 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Building with a very special kick-off program featuring the author of “The Runaway Garden,” Jeffery Schatzer. “The Runaway Garden” is the 2010 Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book for 2010. Michigan Reads! Is presented by the Library of Michigan and generously sponsored by Target and the Library of Michigan Foundation. For more information, visit the Michigan Reads Web site at the url below.

Tuesday evenings from, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. provide the opportunity for families of 3-7 year-olds to have their own program. Participation is gently encouraged, and, while the routine remains the same from week to week, the presentation varies from reading books to telling stories, learning songs in addition to listening to them or repeating some activities from week to week. Generally, 3 stories are read or told with songs (accompanied by banjo, ukulele, harmonica and some “surprise” instruments), large motor activities, finger plays and poems sprinkled in between with a few of these brought to our attention by Rang A. Tang, an “offbeat character” who visits us by way of a magic tree trunk and who always answers when his mama calls. The programs will vary in theme, but September & October theme will piggyback off of "The Runaway Garden" and feature garden-harvest themes. A craft and/or snack may end each end each story hour.
There is no charge or sign-up and younger or older siblings are always welcome if you have no other choices. We Do ask that those of you who live outside of our service area, and, who don't have cards, for a $1 donation. We also accept your Oleson's Receipts.

updated 8/26/2010

WebSite: www.michigan.gov/michiganreads

SUMMER READING - READ-TO-ME

Summer
Reading for preschool - "Set Sail for the Library" finished on July
31. The Records Box will remain available until August 27. Please pick
up your materials and claim any prizes by 5:00 p.m. that day.
updated 8/26/2010

Email: childstaff@petoskeylibrary.org

Phone: 231-758-3112

READ-TO-ME Electronic Wall-of-Fame

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR Read-To-Me SUMMER READERS!

2010 Read-To-Me E-Wall of Fame
(in no particular order)

Level 1: 20 Books
Ambria Kruger, Erica Schreiber, Carson Schreiber, Charlotte Drinkall, Sophia Drinkall, Jimmy Marshall, Paige Schultz, Lucas Holmes, Mitchell Caron, Kora Schupbach, Callie Carlson, Alex Carlson, Cohnor Purvis, Logun Purvis, Jonah Mattingly, Grace Ewing, Alexander Feeley , Paige Schultz, Madison Keller, Kenzie Bromley, Ethan Ulrich, Brynn Jonker, Kenzie McGuiness, Breanna Wcise (through 8/3/2010)

Level 2: 32 Books and 8 Early Literacy Activities
Ambria Kruger, Erica Schreiber, Carson Schreiber, Callie Carlson, Alex Carson, Jonah Mattingly, Grace Ewing, Jimmy Marshall, Alexander Feeley, Paige Schultz, Lucas Holmes, Kenzie Bromley, Brynn Jonker, Kenzie McGuiness, Breanna Wcisel

updated 08/032010

Email: childstaff@petoskeylibrary.org

Phone: 231-758-3112

BABY-GO-ROUND

Future session of Baby-Go-Round are yet to be determined

...Watch here and in the Children's Room for details.

Baby-G0-Round is a "class" which will introduce rhymes, songs and books to babies and caregivers. The class will be in a circle format and will include clapping rhymes/bouncing rhymes, self rhymes, songs and board books that all focus on language development. Each class will be about twenty minutes long and will have time for caregivers and babies to read a book together.

The class will be limited to 10 babies.

This free program will be implemented by Lisa Scholl (Ms Lisa), one of our Youth Services Librarians who has had training in the Every Child Ready to Read program of The Public Library Association (PLA), and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), both divisions of the American Library Association (ALA).

Please call the Children’s Services Department at 758-3112 to sign-up or if you have any questions.

Updated 8/26/2010

Email: childstaff@petoskeylibrary.org

Phone: 231-758-3112

WebSite: www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/ecrr/index.cfm

PRESCHOOL LINKS

Internet Public Library - Fun Stuff for Preschoolers
Zero to Three Organization's Young Explorers Page
I Am Your Child ORGANIZATION
RIF Summer Reading Pages
PBS KIDS (Arthur, Barney, Between the Lions, Callilou, Clifford, Dragon Tales, Jay Jay, Mister Rogers, Sagwa, Teletubbies, Zoboomafoo and Zoom)
PBS Kids - Games
PBS PARENTS Here you'll find information about your child's development from birth through the early school years. And you'll find lots of fun educational activities for your children to help get them ready for school.
Children's Literature Web Guide
Curious George
Webtime Stories
Perpetual Preschool
PITC
Connect For Kids
Children's Partnership
Pizza Hut's BookIt Program's Preschool page (RED Zone)
Great Start for Kids

Links updated 11/17/2009

The Kindersite Project is a test site for preschool and Kindergarten age children. This project was founded to build an Internet-based system for preschool and Kindergarten age children, that will add to the body of research on the subjects of early-learners’ use of technology and to provide Internet-based content as an educational tool. There are activities, resources and items of interest for parents, teachers, care providers and their children.

WebSite: www.kindersite.org/

Brain Development, You and Your Child

Advancements in technology over the past 20 years have allowed us to study the human brain and its development in ways we could only have imagined 30 years ago. One of the significant things that we have learned is how IMPORTANT the birth through five years are to learning of all kinds, but particularly that related to language and math, in the later years.

Listed below are some web sites that explain how the brain develops in early childhood and what kinds of things that we can do (and not do) to help that process. Some also have links to other excellent sites that are not included below; check them as well. Enjoy the ride...it's pretty amazing!

The Secret Life of the Brain a PBS special.
Brain: Our Sense of Self is a curriculum supplement of grades 7-8 from the National Institute of Health.
Zero to Three; LOTS of resources for parents and presented in an easy to understand way.
Tufts University Family Web Guide - Links to other great sites, click on "Typical Child Development."
Brainy Child.com is here to help you to gain the latest updates on
child brain development,
early child development, child development research,
nutritional advice for
infant brain development, and brain building
toys/games reviews. Brainy-child is providing a
newsletter that you can subscribe for FREE.
New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development.
Jumpstart's Read for the Record for encouraging brain growth with reading.

GREAT START AND THE STEPPING STONES TO SCHOOL NETWORK

The Petoskey District Library is a partner in the Stepping Stones to School Network. This network is coordinated by Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet and North Antrim Counties under the umbrella of the CharEm Intermediate School District.

For more information, visit our area Great Start web site or stop in the Children's Room at the library to pick up a copy of the Great Start brochure.

"Stepping Stones" updated 6/17/2010