Storytime Round-up: January 26
Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime . This week's theme was food! Books Groovy Joe: Ice…
Read It Make It: Lion Craft
Lubaya's Quiet Roar written by Marilyn Nelson and illustrated by Philemona Williamson not only addresses sensitive issues our society is facing today, but is a heartwarming story of a young…
Free Play: Number Recognition
Welcome back to Westlake Porter Public Library's Free Play Blog. This post suggests simple ideas to entertain your child while practicing number recognition. Many of the items used for these…
Storytime Round-up: January 19
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is foxes! Books If you enjoyed these…
Storytime Round-up: January 12
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is colors! Books Who Eats Orange? by…
Kinder Club – Seasons of the Year
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of kindergarten…
Let It Snow!
These books, recommended for kids in grades 3-6, are celebrations of the cold and snow that can be enjoyed while staying warm and snug inside! Snow One Like You by…
Read It Make It: Snowflakes
Reading The Snow Dancer written by Addie Boswell and illustrated by Mercè López to your child will have you feeling nostalgic for the snow days you had as a child.…
Kinder Club – Days of the Week
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of kindergarten…
Free Play Activities: Letter Recognition
We are back with our 13th Free Play activity post. This post includes fun ideas to entertain and educate your preschooler in the New Year.
Read It Make It: Rocket Craft
Get ready for all things that go. On The Go Awesome written by Lisl H. Detlefsen and illustrated by Robert Neubecker will introduce your child to all vehicles that go.…
Storytime Round-up: January 5
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme was WINTER FUN! Books A Hat for…
Kinder Club – Months of the Year
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of kindergarten…
Read It Make It: New Year’s Craft
We will be celebrating New Year's soon and Shanté Keys and the New Year's Peas written by Gail Piernas-Davenport and illustrated by Marion Eldridge is just the book to share…
Read It Make It: Penguin Craft
I Am Actually a Penguin written by Sean Taylor and illustrated by Kasia Matyjaszek is an sweet story about a little girl who never wants to take off her penguin…
Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skills
We are again focusing on the importance of fine motor skills. The following activities use common household items and will keep your preschooler entertained and engaged. Free Play Activities
Kinder Club – Letter G
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…
Kinder Club – Letter J
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…
Read It Make It: Snowman Craft
Winter is here! What a snowstorm! Hopefully everyone was able to get out and enjoy the snowfall or at least enjoy the beautiful scenery outside your window. The best way…
Kinder Club – Letter M
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…
Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skills
Welcome back to Free Play Activities. Our 11th edition focuses on fine motor skills. It is important for a preschooler to develop fine motor skills. These activities use common household…
Read It Make It: Rainbow Craft
Share Your Rainbow is a truly inspirational book. Eighteen well known artists draw their hope for the future. Each page is more joyful than the last. The illustrations are colorful,…
Read It Make It: Apple Pie Craft
Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration written by Jack Bishop and illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter will encourage your picky eater to try new things. Peyton is not…
Kinder Club – Letter V
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…