Parents Blog
Getting the most out of the library for your young library user.
Posted by Ms. A on 10/26/11
Babies are masters of languages. Dr. Patricia Kuhl calls babies “citizens of the world,” because they can hear every sound in every language. This ability decreases as children get older and drops significantly when children reach puberty. The best time to learn language is before age 7. For more information, watch Dr. Kuhl speak about babies, brain development, and language learning.
Tags: Early Childhood, Parenting
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Posted by Mizz J on 10/19/11
Mom and Dad, this is a don't-miss experience for both you and your child, aged 7-11 years old. Every fall we offer readers a 15-minute opportunity to read aloud their favorite story to a dog. The program is called Paws to Read, and you may register now for times in October. On 11/1 register for a November time. Believe me, watching your child un-self-consciously read aloud to a relaxed dog is right up there with other great moments of parenting. Of course, you will stand outside the Lindsey Room while the kids are inside reading; but you can peek through the windows. Then after the final reading session, you are invited to take a picture of your child and the dog. Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, Inc. understands that kids have to practice to become good readers. Dogs don't criticize and correct; dogs just love and listen. They are specially trained and so a child is relaxed, unafraid to make mistakes, and just plain happy to be reading.
Tags: School age programs
Posted by Kidbrarian on 10/13/11
Classics such as those authored by Robert Louis Stevenson or William Shakespeare are riveting stories but are often difficult for children to enjoy. Enter graphic novels! Here are the familiar tales introduced to a new generation in a format young readers can appreciate. This is also a good alternative for reluctant readers. Feel free to stop by our desk and ask us to point out these works.
Posted by jmoskal on 09/28/11
Richard Linke, Internet safety educator, offered this definition of bullying at the Cyberbullying and Internet Safety program at the Library last night. "Bullying is repetitive teasing or comments that make you feel bad".
He also gave these tips for kids and parents:
- look into parental control software for your home computer
- centrally locate your kid's computer work station
- warn your kids not to give out personally identifying information online
- review your kids' screen names and screen their buddy lists
- kids need to tell a trusted adult or police if they get into a bad situation
Cyberbullying jumps up exponentially in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, but can start much earlier. He recommended these sites: www.socialshield.com and www.websafety.com.
The Library has books, DVDs, and other information sources about Cyberbullying and Internet Safety. Let us know how we can help you learn more about these important issues.
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Posted by Mizz J on 09/19/11
We all know that; and yet we want to read the one that won. This is especially true of the Newbery Award, but we should remember that several other books also make the cut into this inner circle. They are the Newbery Honor books- also distinguished. They just didn't win the gold.
Why do I make a point of telling you this? Because the winner of the Newbery Award for 1953 was Secret of the Andes. Guess which title was only a Newbery Honor book? Charlotte's Web. Enough said.
Browse the list of Newbery Honor books which we own. You can also check our website for all the Newbery Award winners.
Happy reading!
Tags: Awards, Newbery Award
Posted by Mrs. T. on 08/29/11
One recent evening I sat with my grandson on my lap. I was reading a book on a Nook e-reader I checked out from the library's collection. He was playing Angry Birds on my phone. A little later we were sitting on his bed reading picture books. As we finished them, we put them around us to look at the covers. The books could have been downloaded onto an e-reader but there was something about having them physically scattered all around us that was fun. It really doesn't matter. Times change, formats change but the important thing is we're reading together. What do you think about it all? Do you read e-books with your children? Have you used the Tumblebook Library or Bookflix programs from the library's website? Let us know. We'd like to hear how you read.
Posted by Mrs. T. on 08/18/11
Schools use Lexile scores as a way of helping children choose books for their specific reading level. The library's catalog now contains many titles which have Lexile scores attached to their records. To check on a title, go to the library's catalog and search for it. Then, scroll down to the bottom of the record - there's the score! You can also search for titles within your child's Lexile range by going to the Kids' Parents' page. On the right-hand side under "Leveled Reading Systems" click on "Lexile Reading Level Search" and follow the guide. There is also information about other reading systems there. Please come to the Kids' World Desk if you'd like a demonstration of this helpful new service.
Posted by jmoskal on 08/09/11
Recommendations from Warren Buckleitner, editor of Children's Technology Review.
- Moo, Baa La La La $2.99 for iPad, $1.99 for iPhone
- Pat the Bunny $4.99 for iPad
- Shape Builder $.99 for iPhone, also available for Android devices
Posted by Ms. A on 08/04/11
Did you know the library offers online Disney books? Visit Disney Digital Books in OverDrive (our new eLibrary collection). Locate the link at the left of the page under Collections. You’ll find titles like Toy Story 3 and Finding Nemo. Once you’ve checked an item out, simply launch the story. As you hover over each word, a voice will read it aloud. This is a wonderful way for kids to revisit their favorites again and again. Need someone to walk you through these steps? Call the Kids’ World Desk at 847-506-2620.
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Posted by Mizz J on 08/02/11
My 2nd grader reads at a 5th or 6th grade level. Are there appropriate books?" The answer is "Yes!" I often suggest those created when children's books did not routinely involve themselves in adult-sized problems. Written with rich language, these classics are still around today. Consider family stories like
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