Beyond Screen Time

by | Mar 13, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids

There is a lot of debate out there about the use of apps, technology, and screens of any kind with young children.  Librarians like the ones at Little ELit are embracing the thoughtful use of technology in programs, and advocating the importance for librarians to...

All About Fingerplays

by | Mar 6, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids

There was an interesting discussion recently on the ALSC listserv about the benefits of Fingerplays.  There were some great ideas I gleaned from a variety of excellent librarians from across the country.  Here are a few:They can be especially helpful for...

A Child’s Work

by | Jan 10, 2014 | Uncategorized

I’ve been thinking a lot about early literacy skills lately, thinking about ways to get the message across that it is important to give young kids opportunities to explore and develop without being squelched by worksheets or flashcards.  I found a reference...

Early Literacy Calendars and MORE

by | Oct 28, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids

It’s been a good month for Early Literacy in Wisconsin!  Growing Wisconsin Readers materials are out there at libraries (hope it is going well for everyone).  We’ve had a series of workshops about the Growing Wisconsin Readers initiative. ...