What is STEAM? STEAM has become a very popular method of teaching and learning for kids. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. STEAM learning enhances “critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills” (Team Bricks 4 Kidz). While you might see STEAM and STEM used interchangeably,...
"Play is the work of childhood,” asserts child psychologist Jean Piaget. It may be tempting for adults to discourage free play and instead guide children to more structured educational activities like counting or letter recognition. But for children, playing is serious business. The importance of play During play,...
Fall is here, and that means great recipes! Fall also means the beginning of football season! We have a fantastic book in the Children’s Department here at the library called A football cookbook : simple recipes for kids by Sarah L. Schuette. The book includes...
How Talking Helps Your Child Get Ready to Read Talking to and with your young child is an essential part of helping them be ready to read. Babies learn their first words by listening to the people around them speak, and that’s also how toddlers increase...
Building Strong Bonds: Books about Friendship Bonding and connectedness are essential for a child’s healthy development. Fostering strong and resilient relationships can be challenging at any age, but learning how to overcome those challenges can allow children to navigate future relationships of their own. By working...
New Kits Bring Storytime Home Would you love to bring your young child to a library storytime, but the timing just never works for you and your family? Are you looking for more ways to engage your toddler or preschooler in fun activities that will support their...
Children’s creativity is boundless and worth celebrating! Not only are they engaging in a hobby that’s fun for them, but by following step-by-step instructions that comes with crafting, they are improving their reading, fine motor, problem-solving, and literacy skills. Below, we have listed eight specialized...
The case for graphic novels Graphic novels can enhance children’s literacy skills, whether they are struggling or advanced readers. Adults sometimes want their children to move on to “real” chapter books and push them to leave graphic novels behind. However, graphic novels are excellent for expanding vocabulary...
Going back to school can bring up a lot of emotions for children, whether it’s their first year or their fifth year. They might be nervous, excited, afraid, hopeful – or some combination of feelings. Books about school can help children understand that their feelings are...
Directed Drawing: Cute Turtle Looking for a fun activity to do at home this summer? Follow along with these simple steps to learn how to draw your very own turtle. Turtles come in all shapes and sizes, so do not worry about trying to make your...
