Early Bird Learning Activities

Miss Shelley shares books, activities, videos, and resources to help children on the path to reading.

Browse the latest activities for early learners

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9 ways to encourage spontaneous, meaningful language

Library staff love to talk about the importance of language and play for kids: It helps them explore their world, learn about themselves and the people around them, get ready …
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36 things to do with little ones this spring

The daffodils are starting to bloom and that means that warm weather is on the way! Your public library and the Collaboration for Early Childhood have curated activities, events, and …
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Be kind to yourself: Videos & resources for grownups & early learners

By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian We often come back to the topic of emotions and social-emotional learning with our kids. Sometimes it may feel like we’re repeating ourselves! But we …
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Celebrating AAC, ADHD & Down Syndrome Awareness Months: Activities for early learners & support for caregivers

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris October is a big month! Many kids are excited for Halloween, of course. We finally enter an autumn that will last a while; that’s usually …
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‘Won’t you be my neighbor?’ Videos & activities for early learners

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris “You’ve made this day a special day, by just your being you. There’s no person in the whole world like you, and I like you …
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Talking about emotions: Activities for early learners

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris It’s never too early to talk about emotions with children, even babies and toddlers. The end of summer and start of new autumn routines is …
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Disability Pride Month: Activities for early learners & caregivers

By Shelly Harris, Children’s Librarian July is Disability Pride Month! It’s been celebrated since 1990, when President HW Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, though …
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26 things to do with little ones this summer

Summer is finally, finally here! And with the help of our friends at the Collaboration for Early Childhood, we’ve put together a list of things to do, places to explore, …