Creating Young Readers

Early Literacy

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It's never too early to think about literacy. Research on infant brain development shows that a child’s experience in the early years directly impacts later development and learning. With strong literacy skills, children can go further and succeed in school, find employment, obtain a higher income and live a happier life. Early literacy is everything children know about reading and writing before they can do it themselves.

Daily activities that increase literacy include:

  1. Reading - Read once a day even if it is only for a few minutes and reading a families title that will deep your child's understanding.
  2. Talking - Speak using your home language as this will be foundation needed to learn other languages and do not forget to speak slowly so your child can hear all the sounds.
  3. Play - Play can help children understand written words, develop language skills and gives them the opportunity to act out real life situations.
  4. Singing - Singing not only can sooth your child but develops listening skills, allows one to hear different parts of the word and your child will love hearing your voice.
  5. Write - When your child writes of draw or form letters ask them questions and ensure to make the task easy by providing thicker markers and paper. Explore other avenues to create letters such as sidewalk chalk, playing in the sand and even ketchup on a plate.
 

1,000 Books Reading Challenge

One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this! It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now! 

Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open one book, and get started. And remember, 1000 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest. 

This is the digital companion challenge for the 1,000 Books Badge Book. No book? No problem! Log each time you read a book and complete activities to earn awesome badges.

Sign up for an account at https://llbcl.beanstack.org/.

Happy reading! 

Beanstack - Reading app

Rhyme Time

This free partner program between the Lac La Biche County Libraries and FCSS Young Family Connections is designed for ages 0 to 5 and they must be accompanied by a caregiver. Sessions are held on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30am in the Wild Rose Room.

2022-2023 Dates:
  • Sep 15-Dec 15
  • Jan 19-Jun 8 (no sessions on Feb 16, Mar 9, or Apr 6)
Call 780-623-7467 for more details. No registration required.

Read and Roll

 
This 7 week partner program between the Lac La Biche County Libraries, FCSS Young Family Connections and Alberta Health Services specially designed for children aged 3 & 4. Read books and then roll with activities to explore the story concepts. This program will be held in the Wild Rose Room on Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm.

2022-2023 Dates:

  • Session #1 – Sep 15-Oct 27
  • Session #2 – Nov 3-Dec 15
  • Session #3 - Feb 2-Mar 30 (no sessions Feb 16 or Mar 9)
  • Session #4 - Apr 13-May 25
Note: Take home kits include the activity & books which need to be return to the main branch.
 
Call 780-623-7467 for more details and you will need to register online for each session at http://short.llbcl.ca/ReadandRoll

Rattle and Chat

This free partner program between Lac La Biche County Libraries and FCSS Young Family Connections is especially designed for ages 0-17 months. This program will be held in the library & the Wild Rose Room on Wednesdays from 1:00pm and will be followed by a craft/activity, plus social time.

2022-2023 Dates:

  • Sep 14-Dec 14
  • Jan 18-Jun 7 (no session Feb 15 or Apr 5)

Call 780-623-7467 for more details. No registration required.

Chicka Chicka Book Club

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Registration for this partner program between the Lac Biche County Libraries, FCSS Young Family Connections and Alberta Health Services is required for each 10-week session. This program is designed for ages 18-35 months featuring stories and interactive play activities. This program will be held in the Wild Rose Room on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15pm.

2022-2023 Dates:

  • Book Club #1 – Oct 5–Dec 7
  • Book Club #2 – Feb 22–May 3 (no session Apr 5)

Note: Take home kits include the activity & books which need to be return to the main branch.

Call 780-623-7467 for more details and you will need to register online for each session at http://short.llbcl.ca/CCBCR

 

 

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