A collection of versatile best practices for promoting literacy development by utilizing local community connections in school and public libraries. Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization. Offers strategies for specific populations, including inter-generational, preteens, and teens Features programs that match early literacy research and the Every Child Ready to Read model Includes programs for small, medium, and large libraries; schools; community centers; social service agencies; and literacy-focused organizations

An assortment of lively, fast-paced, fun-filled children's programmes. Promote reading and literacy with this wonderful assortment of lively, fast-paced, fun-filled children's programmes specifically designed for children aged 4 to 8. Librarians, teachers and children will delight in such programme themes as Creepy Crawlles, Forest Friends, Frosty Frolics, and After School Adventures. It's a wonderful mix of multisensory activities that appeal to a variety of literacy levels and learning styles - rhymes and songs, awesome activities, crafty crafts, and great games. Unlike other programming guides, this one uses a developmental approach with literature-based activities fitted to specific learning needs. More than an idea book, it includes all the nuts and bolts for initiating a children's programme - from foundations and guidelines for understanding various stages of learning to everything necessary to get started - book lists, step-by-step instructions, reproducible patterns and illustrations, even tips on publicity and PR. this book gives fresh programming ideas that fosters lifelong literacy and love of reading. Ages 4-8. This book is full of lively programmes for children's reading and programmes arranged into fun and accessible categories. It is designed for children ages 4-8.

Anyone who works with the very young will delight in this charming treasury of age-appropriate programming ideas for children from as young as 6 months through age 3. Unlike many other children's programming guides, this one takes a literature-based approach, offering a dynamic mix of stimulating activities that center around books and give young children a head start on literacy.

Promote lifelong reading and library use with these exciting programs for infants, toddlers, and their families, and enhance children's capacity for learning with a myriad of stories, songs, and sing-alongs Anyone who works with the very young will delight in this charming treasury of age-appropriate programming ideas for children from as young as 6 months through age 3. Unlike many other children's programming guides, this one takes a literature-based approach, offering a dynamic mix of stimulating activities that center around books and give young children a head start on literacy. PreK.

You'll find everything you need to run magnificent literature-based children's programs. For each age level (6-11 months, 12-23 months, 24-36 months, 36-48 months), the authors present eight complete programs and provide specific instructions and guidance for working with each group. Adults will have as much fun as the children with such programs as Wiggle, Jiggle, and Bounce, Oink, Cluck, Moo, 1, 2, 3 Count With Me, and Monster Mash. A chapter on Family Fun addresses working with diverse ages and features eight family programs. Whether you're a novice or an experienced children's programmer, this book will help you offer quality programming and foster lifelong literacy in your community.

Ages: Infant-3