"Read, Rhyme, and Romp: Early Literacy Skills and Activities for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents explores the six basic pre-literacy skills that experts agree are necessary for a young child to be ready to learn to read. Special sections within each chapter are dedicated to the specific needs of preschool teachers, parents, and librarians, making the content relevant to different settings. Recommended book lists, personal anecdotes, and literacy-rich...

"The collaborative, resource-rich environment of your library is ideal for robotics learning activities for students ages eight and up. Learn how to use robotics to grow STEAM and literacy skills with this book"--Provided by publisher.

"This practitioner-oriented introduction to literature for children ages 5-12 covers the latest trends, titles, and tools for choosing the best books and materials as well as for planning fun and effective programs and activities."-- Provided by publisher.

Sharing language through books, songs, fingerplays, puppets and other materials can help children develop a strong foundation for later reading success. The authors show storytime presenters how to bring all the elements together to create a storytime that is information and fun.

High-quality summer programs can change lives. They can help close the achievement and opportunity gaps between lower and higher income students by promoting innovation and experimentation with new ideas. And the effect is cumulative, helping kids catch up, keep up, and propel forward into the school year ahead. McChesney and Nicholas showcase STEAM activities, paired with childrens' stories, that will help you harness summer as a time of growth for...

Provides a generous sampling of art and craft ideas, songs, and action rhymes, designed to help veteran librarians refresh and enliven ongoing programs, while providing novice storytime planners what they need to get started.