What Does McDonalds Have To Do With Reading?

Submitted by Christine Turner on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 2:18pm

So, what does "the golden aches" have to do with reading? Actually, very little.  However, if your child see a McDonalds business logo then promptly announces that they want McDonalds, it’s time to celebrate!  This action may seem insignificant but it is not.  Consequentially, when a child is able to show an awareness between a symbol and its meaning, they have taken a huge step towards learning to read.

Bubbles, Babies and Literacy

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 3:45pm

During each Infant Lapsit program, I like to provide an opportunity for the children to play with bubbles.  So, you might wonder how bubbles are related to a literacy program.  Everyone knows that children enjoy this activity; however, there really is more thought behind my choice. 

According to the American Optometric Association, “Reading requires the integration of a number of different vision skills: visual acuity, visual fixation, accommodation, binocular fusion, convergence, field of vision, and form perception." 

Playing with bubbles provides children with the opportunity to develop and refine several skills needed to be a successful future reader. 

Holiday Craft with Ms Susan - Thursday, Nov. 17 @ 10 am

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:47pm

Ms Susan has created a colorful holiday craft that she wants to share it with all of her friends.  This program will be presented on Thursday, November 17th starting at 10:00 am.

Pre-School storytime includes stories, songs, fingerplays and is recommended for children 3 through 6 years of age. Registration is not required, but space is limited.
 

Family Storytime Monday Nights @ 7:00 pm

Submitted by Christine Turner on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 1:06pm

Children and their families will enjoy books, songs, and puppets during this weekly storytime program. Frequent crafts are also provided, but may not be appropriate for children under 3 years old. We hope to see you soon!

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