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In the LIbrary Books & More!


Topics

Nursery School Books
Preschool Books

Online Databases  - requires a valid library card.

BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix online resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks
from Scholastic.  Watch a demo!
  |  Out of Library

TumbleBooks  -  Online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes and games.   Out of Library

 Fun Online

Building Language for Literacy

Scholastic building language for literacy online games.

Caillou
 Learn how to match and recognize shapes and other basic skills.


Chateau Meddybemps
Favourite games for Preschool age children. 

Curious George
Early learning fun with everyone's favourite monkey.

 
Fun with Spot
Play games with Spot at a park, beach, farm or party.


Kidz Sing
Good selection of songs with lyrics and music.
    
PBS Kids
Arthur, Cliffod, Curious George, Sesame Street and other tv shows games and activities. 

Sesame Street
Young children can learn about letters, counting, thinking, science, music, art, and more.


Starfall
Free public service to motivate children to read with phonics.

StoryPlace Pre-school Library
Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County resource. 

Find a Good Story!

100 Picture Books Every Child Should Know
The New York Public Library's list of picture books that are simply too good to miss!  

ElSIE:  Early Literacy Storytime Ideas Exchange
Search ELSIE to find books that help children develop the early literacy skills needed for learning success.

Just One More Book!!!
Lively podcasts about children's books and authors
. Audience levels (0-3), (4-8).

Play-Grow-Read! - Books for Early Literacy
Kent District LIbrary booklists including best books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers


Hear a Story!

Library Resouces

In the LIbrary Books & More!


Childrens Audiobook
Childrens Kit -(book and cd)

Online Databases  - requires a valid library card
.

BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix online resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks
from Scholastic.  Watch a demo!
  |  Out of Library

TumbleBooks  -  Online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes and games.   Out of Library

Online Resouces

CBeebies Stories and Rhymes
Read along or listen to traditional and new stories. For pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.


Children's Storybooks Online
Online Children's Storybooks.

Lil Fingers - Storybooks
Lil Fingers oline storybooks.

Speekaboos
Speakaboos brings classic children's entertainment into a digital world.

Storyline Online
Listen and watch as actors read a variety of popular picture books.

Storynory
Audio Stories for children. Includes fairytales.

Ziggity Zoom
Online interactive stories

Kindegarten Readiness Links

Library Resouces

In the LIbrary Books & More!

 
Alph
abet

Do you know the alphabet song?

Basic Concepts

Shapes
Is it round or a triangle?  Find all about it at the library!

Books about Shapes
CD's about Shapes
DVD's about Shapes

Colours
Learn about all the colours in a rainbow!

Books about Colour

DVD's about Colour
CD's about Colour

Opposites
Big and small, short and tall find out more at the library!

Books about Opposites
CD's about Opposites
DVD's about Opposites

Recognize Parts of the Body
Where are your ears?  Learn about your body!

Books about Parts of the Body
CD's about Parts of the Body
DVD's about Parts of the Body

Understanding the Time of Day!
Read, watch and understand what time it is!


Health and Safety


Dental Care
Brushing your teeth can be fun.

Books on Teeth
DVD's on Teeth

Exercise
Get active and have fun.

Books about Exercise
CD's about Exercise
DVD's about Exercise

Food and Nutrition
Healthy eating can be enjoyed.

Books about Food and Nutrition

DVD's about Food and Nutrition

Safety
Safety rules in books.

Books about Safety
DVD's about Safety

Numbers

Count to Ten
Count your way through books.

Books about Numbers
Number books for your little one.

CD's about Numbers

Learn numbers and have fun listening to music.

DVD's about Numbers
Numbers alive! Check out these DVD's

Rhymes

Rhymes
Learning to read? Have fun with rhymes.

Books with Rhymes
CD's with Rhymes
DVD's with Rhymes

Online Databases  - requires a valid library card.

BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix online resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks
from Scholastic.  Watch a demo!
  |  Out of Library

TumbleBooks  -  Online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes and games.   Out of Library

Online Resources

Canada Online
Links to a number Ready for Kindergarten resources


Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library online resources.

Hennepin County Library Early Literacy
Each section links to a list of books featuring an Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library skill.

FamilyEducation.com
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist


Resources for Adults

Library Resources

Library Services

Cannot find what you are look for?  Ask Us

In the LIbrary Books & More!

Topics

Best Books for Children
Preschool Education

Online Databases - requires a valid library card

Gale PowerSearch Databases
Provides easy access to entire electronic database collection and the open Web from one starting point.                           Out of Library

Health and Wellness Resource Center
Search magazines, reference books, and newspapers for information related to health.                                                      Out of Library

Health and Reference Center Academic
Search magazines, reference books and pamphlets for information related to health.                                                         Out of Library

InfoTrac OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.                                                                    Out of Library

Novelist K-8
NoveList K-8 allows you to discover the fiction titles that are popular with young readers and access teaching resources.    
Out of Library

Tell Me More - Auralog
A comprehensive language learning tool with beginner, intermediate and advanced learning levels. You will be able to access lessons in Spanish, Dutch, German, French, English and Italian. Tell Me More addresses all the skills critical to language learning: reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar and culture. (Windows only) - Create your own username and password.        Out of Library
Regina Public Library: Watch a demo!

Online Resources

A Rhyme a Week
Phonological awareness - features 30 different nursery rhymes. 


Breitlinks

Sellection of early literacy links. 


Comfort, Play and Teach
Share It Forward Blog - shares parent information on early childhood development.  (Saskatchewan).

Denver Library
Babble, Scribble, Read! Early Literacy birth to five years resources.

Early Learning Initiative
Wisconsin Public Libraries early learning initiative resources.

Early Literacy
Hennepin County Library early literacy links.

Early Reading Connects
UK Literacy Trust - Early Years settings
working to raise the profile of language and literacy, and to get families more involved.
 
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library online resources.

Get Ready to Read
Get Ready to Read! (GRTR!) is a national initiative to build the early literacy skills of preschool-age children.  The initiative
provides a research-based screening tool to early childhood educators, child care providers, and parents. 


Invest in Kids
Invest in Kids is Canada's only national charity dedicated to improving outcomes for our children by supporting their parents.

LEAP BC
A BC program focusing on fun ways to support literacy, physical activity, and health eating in young children.
 

National Institute for Literacy
Literacy information.

Reading Is Fundamental
RIF prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families
who need them most.


Ready to Read
King County Library Ready to Read resources.

Talk to Your Baby
UK Literacy Trust -
encourages parents and carers to talk more to children from birth to three through its early language campaign, Talk To Your Baby (TTYB).

Zero to Three
A national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in the lives of
infants and toddlers. National Centre for Infants, Toddlers and Families




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Last Update July 15, 2010