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Summer Reading Programs: Catch the Reading Bug!
When I asked my daughter's preschool teacher how I could best bridge the summer, her answer was simple: read to her. Reading books together every day helps build all the skills for early literacy and (if you'll pardon the cliche) fosters a love of learning that will last a lifetime. If you want to spark language development, build vocabulary, or increase comprehension, all you have to do is sit ... Read more >
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new at the library: tumblebooks electronic books for kids
If your child is working towards reading, exposure to books and words and the idea that those letters actually stand for something (magic!) is the best way of accelerating their learning. And while reading together is the best way to make that learning fun, there's nothing wrong with using other tools to supplement that learning. The Charleston County Public Library now offers access to the ... Read more >
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read to me! storytimes in Charleston
Everyone loves a good story time. You sit on the floor, learn to keep your hands to yourself, hear some stories and sing some songs, maybe even do the Hokey Pokey. What's not to like? Here is as-near-complete-a-listing I can offer for Charleston area storytimes. I hope you find one near you! Charleston County Public Library Storytimes Wee Reads (children 24 months old and younger) Mondays @ ... Read more >
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best bedtime stories
This month the national Savvy Source theme is exploring books , and all the ways in which they enrich our lives and those of our children! I'm thrilled to get some help and expertise on the topic of best bedtime stories from Susan Norman, a children's librarian at the main library in downtown Charleston. Miss Susan has been with the library for over 14 years and is the go-to person for all ... Read more >
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do's and don'ts of borrowing library books
Great books are meant to be shared, and there's no better place to find books to borrow than the public library! However, it is important to treat the library and the books that we borrow with respect. Guest author Jana Jones is children's librarian at the Johns Island Regional Library, and she's here to share wise words about library etiquette! Do... Get a library card as soon as you are born ... Read more >
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Nicole never expected to live in the South, let alone on the coast, and still finds herself surprised to see the sailboats in the harbor and the surfboard in her laundry room. She's convinced that Charleston is one of the most charming cities in America, and spends her days exploring all it has to offer with her preschool daughter, infant son, and favorite camera in tow. A careful mix of...Read more >
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SavvyPicks: A Few of Our Favorite Parenting Books
Being the parent of a small child is nothing if not perplexing and ever challenging. Just when you think you've got the routine down, that little one decides to grow and change and test you -- so you need some new tricks, fast! Where do ...Read more >
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