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News for Preschools February 2017
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"Play is the work of the child." Maria Montessori Introducing...Read, Play, and Learn Kits Kids certainly love to play--and playtime can also be a valuable learning opportunity. Our collection of Read, Play, and Learn Kits support literacy development in preschoolers by bringing stories to life through interactive play. Perfect for preschoolers, each kit contains two books and a tie-in activity that explores a fun theme or concept. Topics include: the Alphabet, Seasons, Shapes, Numbers, and more. Read, Play, and Learn kits are available at all library locations and may be checked out with your Palatine Public Library card for one week. Visit the Rand Road Branch for Spanish language kits. Happy Read-Play-and-Learning! Tracie Amirante Padal, Librarian 700 N. North Ct. • Palatine, IL 60067 • 847.358.5881 x184
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Parentspeak : What's Wrong With How We Talk to Our Children--and What to Say Instead
by Jennifer Lehr
A provocative guide to the hidden dangers of "parentspeak"--those seemingly innocent phrases parents use when speaking to their young children. Imagine if every time you praise your child with "Good job!" you're actually doing harm? Or that urging a child to say "Can you say thank you?" is exactly the wrong way to go about teaching manners? Jennifer Lehr is a smart, funny, and fearless writer who "takes everything you thought you knew about parenting and turns it on its ear" (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Backing up her lively writing and arguments with research from psychologists, educators, and organizations like Alfie Kohn, Thomas Gordon, and R.I.E. (Resources for Infant Educarers), Ms. Lehr offers a conscious approach to parenting based on respect and love for the child as an individual.
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Mini Makers : Crafty Makes to Create With Your Kids
by Laura Minter
You don't need to be an expert crafter to make things with children. Bloggers Minter and Williams share projects that will inspire you to get out the paints, scissors, sewing needles, and cookie cutters. Clear instructions and photos break down each step, showing you how to create opportunities for imaginative play that also support fine motor control and develop life skills. Bursting with fun and engaging projects, this resource has plenty to offer parents, teachers, and caregivers.
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