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Parents Blog
Getting the most out of the library for your young library user.
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Prevent the Summer Slide! Posted by Mrs. T. on 06/13/13
The Chicago Tribune had a great article this week about preventing "summer slide" - when your child loses academic ground during the summer. One of the suggestions to prevent this is to sign your child up for a summer reading program at a public library. This is great advice because it's a documented fact that children who are... |
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Kids and Dog Safety Posted by Ms. A on 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... |
Borrow an iPad
We now have 10 kids' iPads, loaded with fun & educational apps (including many for kids with special needs) to lend. You can borrow them at the Kids' World Desk and bring them home for one week. We also keep one extra iPad at the desk that you can use in the library. Installed apps include:
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Inside the World of Dinosaurs
Ages 8 and up
Enjoy exploring the world of dinosaurs through interactive displays and interesting narration.
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Letter School Ages 3 and up Learn to write letters and hear their sounds through visual cues and hands-on practice. For example, write the letter X with your finger by following a train along tracks in the shape of the letter. |
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Musical Me Ages 3 and up Five games introduce children to pitch, rhythm, and notes. |
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First Words International Special Needs: Ages 2 and up The seven languages on this app include English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Japanese, Hindi, and Russian. The three games are Learn the Word, Find the Word, and Say the Word. |
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See.Touch.Learn. Special Needs: Ages 2 and up This picture-learning app is ideal for children with autism and other special needs. Teach new words and concepts using digital flashcards. |
More Resources:
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Library resources for children with special needs.
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School Report Cards
How does your school stack up?
Visit the Illinois State Board of Education eReport Card site.
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Get Your Child Ready To Read!
eNewsletters
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Leveled Reading Systems
What Do Those Letters Mean?
Spine labels can help you figure out which items are right for your child
- E - baby-grade 2
- J - grades 3-5
- Y - grades 6-8
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