Posted by: wpbkids on: August 18, 2009
My sister librarian, Ms. Jennifer, sent me some information on home literacy environment, which is defined as standing support mechanisms that assists in early literacy. Grow-a-Reader BookList by Kidbibs provides a list of some support mechanisms/conditions that help children develop literacy:
Parents who read
Parents who write
A home where there are many types of reading materials: newspaper, [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: June 24, 2009
Hi All,
I guess I am officially a “twitterer” and as a member of the West Palm Beach Public Library’s PR committee, I twitter about and post a lot of our library programs, as well as, links to the website!
Please follow Little Pig 1 and tell your friends, too! They’ll never be in the dark about [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: June 8, 2009
Come celebrate Pollinator Day with the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. It is their second annual celebration and there is even more free fun on the menu this year.
On Saturday June 27, 2009 you will learn about pollinators, such as bees, bats and insects. You will also learn about the important relationship between [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: May 22, 2009
Somebody out of the thousands that are reading this blog is celebrating a birthday today and I know two of them. Today, my twin nieces, GG and JJ, are five. The big five they’ve been waiting for since they were four. Turning five ensures that they are:
Five times more likely to ask, “But why?”
FIve times [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: May 4, 2009
Times have changed from when I was in Pre-school. Granted, I don’t remember much, but what I do remember, is not learning any languages at school. Today in pre-schools, they are doing much more than playing and traditional learning; they are learning different languages and also experiencing languages on television.
My nephew is 5 and already [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: April 30, 2009
Science Projects 101
Why a science program for our kids @ our city library?
Simple; Kids will benefit! The more science experiences you can offer kids, the better, no matter what level!
The Science Projects 101 program is designed as a basic workshop in which parents and kids become familiar with science terms and concepts, [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: April 27, 2009
Two Weeks Down!!!
Wow!!! It has been a great couple weeks at the new West Palm Beach Public Library. I was ecstatic to see all of you during the week of our grand opening. From the look on your faces, you were awe struck by the “hugeness” of your new space. Everyone was satisfied and boy, we [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: February 12, 2009
One of our ongoing programs of the year is Birthday Saturdays. Every third Saturday of the month, at 11am, we travel to chosen country for a birthday celebration with stories, music, and a craft related to the country. Everyone gets their very own passport to enter into the country and join the party.
In [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: January 26, 2009
My nephew has a travelin’ eye. For a long time he was mistreated by some of his classmates. His difference made him feel sad and sometimes even mad. On one particular day, while I was at work, I came across this book called “My Travelin’ Eye” by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw. When he read this book, he fell in love [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: October 7, 2008
National Fire Prevention Week is here… ARE YOU PREPARED?
Here are some things you should know for fire safety & prevention:
Never put anything on a lamp, like clothes or a blanket.
Don’t touch radiators or heaters…always ask a grown up.
Don’t stand too close to a fireplace or wood stove, you may get burned or your clothes may [...]
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