Early Literacy Express!
Welcome to the August edition of the East Grand Forks Campbell Library's Early Literacy Express. We're happy to get to share new and exciting early literacy tips and tricks with you!
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Join us!
Storytime - Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am
Evening Storytime - Monday, August 19th at 6 pm
Baby Bounce - Thursday at 10 am
No Storytime or Baby Bounce August 27th-29th
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Every Child Ready to Read!
Every Child Ready to Read, a nation-wide, research-based program, is composed of five simple practices that can help your child get ready for reading. Each month we'll share one fun new tip for each practice.
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READ
I was tickled pink to discover this new-to-me website: Start with a Book! They collect topics that kids LOVE - dinosaurs, bugs, superheros and detectives - and have book and activity suggestions for each one. Lean into your kid's dinosaur obsession by checking out their list of reading suggestions, doing easy hands-on activities, AND explore more with websites and app recommendations.
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SING
Adding more singing into your daily routine doesn't have to be hard. In fact, you can sing the same song over and over again, but in different styles, with actions, movements, and other silly ways. Check out this list from Ashley Danyew of 38 ways to sing it again to inspire you!
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WRITE
With the moon landing anniversary just recently passed, it's a great time to do outer spaced theme activities. Toddler Approved has three star themed pre-writing activities for you and your littles. Match colors and numbers (and strengthen hand muscles with clothespins), stretch rubber bands, and work on fine motor skills with q-tip painting.
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TALK
No one wants to think about having "The TALK" when their child is just a toddler, but talking early and often about bodies, boundaries, and healthy relationships help your child build trust in you and pave the way for better decision making. Talk with Your Kids has suggestions on how and why you should talk to your kids from 0-18 about the birds and the bees.
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PLAY
Dress up is a great opportunity for your kids to exercise their imaginations! Kids Craft Room has a breakdown of good things to include in a dress-up box, how to keep them, and why you should have each item.
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