As a haggard, weathered storytime librarian of the babies ages 0-14 months, group read-alouds need to be simple (in text and illustration) or a way to connect and celebrate new parenthood. These two types of books rarely cross paths, so both types often alternate at my baby storytime. [Also to note: I read-aloud one book… Continue reading Best Read-Aloud Books for Babies
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30 Easy Crafts for Babies & Toddlers
Inspired by subscription boxes that surged in popularity during 2020, "Little Pages & Play Box" was born at my library for the youngest of our users: ages 2 and under. The following crafts vary in their end result but many serve to provide: A tactile experience while creating the craft or with the final product.… Continue reading 30 Easy Crafts for Babies & Toddlers
Best series books for 2-3 year olds
Books that feature the same characters are an excellent way to give toddlers the repetition they crave while providing them with a touch of variance. Leslie Patricelli's Baby series SUMMARY Solid color backgrounds and baby's simply memorable drawing are a perfect place to start 18 month olds on a very robust book series that can… Continue reading Best series books for 2-3 year olds
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Spread Love
One of the greatest things that adults can do is nurture a generation of children who love, respect, and care for themselves and others. Simple acts of kindness are simple and effective ways to empower children to spread love throughout their community. Many mommy bloggers have taken up the 14 Day Spread Love Challenge starting… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Spread Love
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Welcome Immigrants
Learning about the lives of other people helps build empathy, respect, understanding and connection. In 2020, more than 40 million people living the USA were born in a different country, accounting for about 13.7% of the US population. While these immigrants represent nearly every country in the world, Mexico, China, India, and the Philippines rank the… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Welcome Immigrants
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