Counting down to kindergarten : a complete guide to creating a school readiness program for your community

Summary:

The early years of a child's development are critical to later success in school. The public library is in the perfect position to help bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten. Baker shows you how to successfully create a program that is intentionally focused on preparing children for school.

Record details

ISBN: 9780838913338 (paperback)
ISBN: 0838913334 (paperback)
Physical Description: xiv, 129 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Publisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The basics of early childhood development -- Introduction to early literacy : public libraries as key early literacy experts -- School readiness -- Public libraries bridging the gap -- Developing your own readiness program -- Adult-child program lesson plans -- How the readiness calendar was developed and how to develop your own -- Examples of public library school readiness programs -- Planning a fall session for adults.