engaging toddlers in active early learning
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Engaging Toddlers in Active Early Learning
Stephanie C. PratoDirector of Play to Learn Servicessprato@fflib.org
FFL Early Literacy Webinar Series, in partnership with CLRC
Kristen HanmerCataloging & Processing Managerkhanmer@fflib.org
Background • What is Early Literacy?• Developmental Stages• Every Child Ready to Read• Talk & Sing • Read & Write• Play
What is Early Literacy?
Why is it important?• Children who start
kindergarten with good pre-reading skills have an advantage!
• Reading skills determine academic success in later grades.Citation: ALSC/PLA, Divisions of the
American Library Association. (2011). “Every Child Ready to Read.”
Pre-Reading Skills
Developmental Stages12-24 Months 2-3 Years
Citation: “Your Baby’s Development Handouts.” www.zerotothree.org
• Toddlers are MOVING
• They can scribble.• They can
understand simple questions and directions.
• Their feelings can be hard for them to handle.
• They can run, jump and climb.
• They can draw lines. • They are asking
questions.• They enjoy pretend
play.• They want to make
friends, but may still need help sharing.
Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR)
• Print Awareness• Letter Knowledge• Phonological
Awareness• Vocabulary• Narrative Skills• Print Motivation
Six Skills Framework • Focus on parent
education through workshops
• Involves two sets of skills:decoding & comprehension
The Five Early Literacy Practices
Talk
Sing
• From the time they are infants, children are learning about language by listening to you talk!
• Songs and rhymes help children hear the smaller sounds that make up words.
The Five Early Literacy Practices
Read Write• Shared reading is
the single most important early literacy activity.
• Drawing and scribbling are important precursors to writing
The Five Early Literacy Practices
PLAY!• Children learn through play• Incorporate play into everything you do
Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) Collections & Space
• Spaces that Support Early Literacy
• FFL Family Room• Board Books & Picture books
Spaces that Support Early Literacy
FFL Family Room
Before After
Tips for Reading with Toddlers
• A few minutes is okay!• Try singing a book or talking about the
pictures• Make it interactive• Ask questions and have a conversation
Choosing Books for Toddlers
• Books with humorous pictures and words
• Books that tell simple stories or rhyme.
• Books about counting, the alphabet, shapes or sizes.
• Animal books, vehicle books, books about playtime.
• Pop-up books, pull-the-tab books, touch-and-feel books.
for more
Board Books & Picture BooksEasily Accessible and Shelved in Categories
Visit fflib.org/early-literacy for the list of categories
FFL Ready to Read Kits• 25 kits on different
topics• Each kit includes:
– 3 picture books– information sheet
with early literacy tips, rhymes, and extension activities
Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) Programs
• First Steps• Music and Movement: Toddler &
Preschool Edition• Art Lab• Smartplay• Siblings welcome!
First StepsProgram Outline • Walking hello song• Clap names• Action rhymes &
Songs• 2-3 Books• Read a long or “focus
book”• 2 Play activities • Thank you rhyme• Goodbye Song
Music and MovementToddler and Preschool EditionTools• Singing and Music
CDs• Instruments• Parachute, balls,
tunnel
• Body awareness• Rhythm, balance • Fine and gross motor
skills
Skills:
Art LabProgram Ideas • Finger-painting• Clay/playdough
sculptures• Chalk• Pastels• Paper collages
Smartplay
Create enriching, temporary play spaces
Siblings Welcome!
• Older children can be great role models
• Encourage caregivers to involve younger siblings when possible
References and ResourcesALSC/PLA, Divisions of the American Library Association. (2011). “Every Child
Ready to Read.”Diamant-Cohen, B. and Ghoting, S. (2010). The Early Literacy Kit: A Handbook
and Tip Cards. American Library Association.ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families. (2014).
“Tips for Choosing Books with Babies and Toddlers.” zerotothree.orgZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families. (2014).
“Tips for Sharing Books with Babies and Toddlers.” zerotothree.orgZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families. (2014).
“Your Baby’s Development.” (Handouts). zerotothree.orgZERO TO THREE. (2008). Getting ready to read: Helping your child become a
confident reader and writing starting from birth. Retrieved from www.zerotothree.org/child-development/early-language-literacy/cradlingliteracy_ready2read_8-14-09.pdf
Thank You!Do you have any questions?
Fayetteville Free LibraryHomepage: www.fflib.orgFAQs for Librarians: www.fflib.org/makerfaqsEarly Literacy: www.fflib.org/early-literacyMaking! www.fflib.org/makeTwitter: @fayettevillelibFacebook: facebook.com/fayfreelibrary
Susan ConsidineExecutive Director Fayetteville Free Librarysconsidine@fflib.org @sconsidine
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