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Early literacy spaces

Early literacy spaces. Shelly Collins-Fuerbringer Youth Services Manager & Ashley Bieber Teen Services Coordinator L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. RLPL & LSTA. Applied for 2012 LSTA to designate the library as an “Early Literacy Resource Center” for the community.

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Early literacy spaces

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  1. Early literacy spaces Shelly Collins-Fuerbringer Youth Services Manager & Ashley Bieber Teen Services Coordinator L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

  2. RLPL & LSTA Applied for 2012 LSTA to designate the library as an “Early Literacy Resource Center” for the community

  3. what makes you an early literacy resource? • In our small city this was a way to enforce our role in the community as THE place to go for early childhood and literacy resources • Conducted “educational storytimes for HeadStart, Pregnancy Help Center, temporary family housing, Early Childhood college students • Distributed “free book” coupons to targeted families • Provided city cab coupons to HeadStart, etc., for free rides to the library • Updated parenting collection

  4. Creating the environment • Foam-stick letters spell out 5 early literacy activities • Burgeon Group wall panels (8)

  5. Reading nooks & other furniture

  6. Domestic furniture

  7. Dress up Firefighter Mail Carrier Police Officer Nurse/Doctor Astronaut

  8. Tool bench

  9. displays

  10. Storykits • Storytime in a bag/extending the story experience • Contents: 4-5 books centered around a theme, toy/manipulative,music CD, activity sheet • 25 kits total – very popular

  11. Swivel Dress Up Station Monkey Bar Playhouse Easel Things I might change#notquiteperfect

  12. Final advice? • Focus on things that are adaptable • Remember that we already offer a lot of early literacy activities and spaces in the library that are fostering “early literacy”- it’s just explaining it to parents that helps them understand play and be more involved

  13. Our story • Debuted Play and Learn November 2011 • Inspiration came from Ridgedale Public Library • Funding comes from the Friends of the Library

  14. Play and learn • Our goal is to make a fun place where kids and parents want to play and learn – TOGETHER.

  15. Toy bins • Vehicles • Duplos • Blocks • Animals • Magnetic gears • Balls • Train track

  16. Magnet board

  17. Activity counter

  18. Favorite things (We love spray paint!)

  19. Play and Learn Market Market stall is very versatile Market ad

  20. Play and learn cafe Kitchen = most popular Shape soup with recipe cards

  21. Summer ‘12 - beach Surf Shack + Crabby Cabana Where is my snorkel?

  22. Discovery lab The stall becomes a science lab Scientists go fishing, too!

  23. Community Community helper dress up Play and Learn school

  24. Summer ‘13 - space UFFO Reading pad Astronauts galore!

  25. The arts Putting on a show Yes – musical instruments!

  26. Tips Or, things I wish I had known right away… • Get on mailing lists so you know when discounts and free shipping are offered • Ask your staff for donations.

  27. Find volunteers

  28. Storage – do you have it? My office turned storage area Make friends with the custodian

  29. Alphabet search and find

  30. Song menu

  31. On the walls

  32. Countertop activities

  33. Miscellaneous fun

  34. final advice • Check Pinterest for ideas: Eau Claire Public Library Play and Learn • Have fun!

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