Posts by Ms. A
Ms. A. is the Early Learning Specialist in Kids’ World. She enjoys doing storytime, playing with her dog, and reading historical fiction.
06/06/13
Walk, ride, or skip to the library to join us for a day of old fashioned summer fun! Qualified bicycle technicians from Village CycleSport in Arlington Heights will be on hand to give your bike a safety check, offering minor repairs and on-the-spot and recommendations for further maintenance. Family activities will include bubbles, sidewalk chalk, a bean bag toss, and other childhood favorites. Drop by Saturday, June 22 from 1:30-1:30 in the Library parking lot.
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05/17/13
Did you know that dog bite injuries are among the leading cause of pediatric admissions to hospital emergency departments with half of all children being bitten by the time they are 12 years old?
Learn how to prevent dog bites in our Dog Safety class Friday, May 24 from 1:00-1:45 in the Hendrickson Room (Register, ages 4 and up).
Rainbow Assisted Therapy's dog safety experts will teach children how to interact safely with dogs, how to read canine body language and techniques to use when faced with an aggressive dog.
The therapy dogs will also put on a show demonstrating therapy skills such as jumping through hoops, playing musical instruments and bowling.
04/27/13
During our storytime break, be sure to check out our Music Makers program for ages 3-5. Sing, dance, and make music in this lively preschool storytime.
Tuesdays, May 7 and 21 from 1:30-2:15 in the Lindsey Room. Register beginning May 1.
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03/13/13
If you like reading historical fiction, pick up Titanic: Voices from the Disaster for your next read. This book was voted one of the best nonfiction (informational) books of the year, but it reads like a story. You’ll get to know the passengers and workers like you would characters in a chapter book. Authentic photographs included in the book help the story come alive. This is a page turner you won’t be able to put down, even knowing the story’s tragic end.
03/13/13
Join us for Stranger Danger Awareness Training on Saturday March 30 from 1:30-2:15 (ages 4 and up).
Visit Tammy Town Safety, where kids will practice scenarios to learn how to stay safe in the community, at home, and going to and from school.
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02/12/13
Getting ready to read involves many skills. One of the skills is naming letters. There are lots of fun ways to help children learn letter names and their shapes. Many of these activities can be done throughout your day;
Point out shapes of toys and other objects and talk about how they are alike and different. Comparing and contrasting shapes helps children notice the differences between letter shapes.
Help your child notice environmental print such as names on food cartons, or words on road signs.
Talk about letters that are most interesting to your child, like the beginning letter of his or her first name. Help your child find that letter throughout the day.
Use alphabet books. Point to pictures and talk about letter names with your child.
Write letters in shaving cream on the shower wall, or help your child point to letters on a keyboard.
Most importantly, learning about letters should be fun! Children learn best through play.
Tags: KW Parents
02/12/13
Valentine's Day can be filled with both love and laughter! Here are a few jokes to share with your friends and loved ones.
What do you call a very small valentine?
A valentiny!
What kind of flowers do you never give on Valentine's Day?
Cauliflowers!
What did one squirrel say to the other squirrel on Valentine's Day?
"I'm nuts about you!"
What did the syrup say to the ice cream?
"I'm sweet on you!"
01/18/13
Amelia Bedelia is 50 years old! Can you believe these books have been around for half a century? The books were first published in 1963. Look at the first cover shown here! It might look dated, but we know Amelia Bedelia will never grow old. She is as young at heart and funny as ever. Read about author Peggy Parish here.
01/15/13
It’s not too early to start looking for the right preschool or child care for your child. Join us at Preschool Information Night on Wednesday, January 16 from 7:00-8:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and providers from over 30 local programs. (Hendrickson Room, Open House)
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12/11/12
Bring your kids to Kids’ World to make a craft over winter break! We will have a craft table the week of December 23 and the week of December 30.
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