Here at PGTPL, all of our programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are focused on building early literacy skills. But why are they so important? What are the 5 early literacy skills? Based on the Every Child Ready to Read approach, we emphasize five early literacy skills:...
Is your child interested in food? PGTPL has a great collection of cookbooks, but we also have other interesting books about food that you and your child might enjoy. Books to Try How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? One of the best parts of a young...
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the great Black men, women, and children who contributed to all of humanity and fought for equal rights for African Americans. Every February since 1926, the United States has recognized the tremendous achievements of Black Americans throughout history....
Turtle Boy by M. Evan Wolkenstein Diversity: Jewish author and main character, characters with disabilities Recommended Ages: 10 and up Publisher Description: “Seventh grade is not going well for Will Levine. Kids at school bully him because of his funny-looking chin. And for his bar mitzvah community service project, he's...
Our Community Resource feature introduces local organizations and agencies that can be helpful to our community! This blog focuses on Community Compass, an application and virtual platform designed to help families dealing with food insecurity find assistance. Community Compass was created and is maintained thanks to...
“[A] StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path.” Source: Kellogg-Hubbard Public Library What...
Supplies You Need Two pieces of paper Scissors Glue You can use whatever paper you have; if your child is a beginner, a heavier paper may be easier to work with. How To Cut one piece of paper in straight strips around 1” wide. You can draw lines...
Check out some of our favorite non-fiction picture books that may help answer the big questions the kids in your life ask. With simple text accompanied by beautiful illustrations, these are sure to be a hit in your family! Non-fiction Picture Books Water is Water by Miranda...
International Music for Kids You may have heard a Putumayo recording before in a store or coffee shop. Maybe you noticed the feel-good music but didn’t recognize it. Or you didn’t recognize the language but it made you want to move with the tune. Each Putumayo recording...
Sweet, funny, silly, or scary, many writers have found inspiration in birds! Check out these feathered books for independent readers. Chapter Books Strange Birds by Celia Perez Wishtree by Katherine Applegate Owl Diaries by Rebecca Elliott The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away by Ronald L. Smith Who Gives a...
