Early Learning
Kindergarten Kickstarter: Social Studies, Texas Independence Day
Is your preschooler ready for kindergarten? Let’s practice our skills to understand our world and community. The Texas Education Agency provides a list of skill domains to help determine if your child is ready for kindergarten. With these programs, we hope to make those standards a little easier to understand and share ways that you can help […]
SNAP Science Explorers at Home: Sensory Bins
Welcome to SNAP Science Explorers – At Home edition! Plano Public Library brings you an at-home version of a STEAM activity that you might see at our SNAP Science Explorers program. Keep reading for an introduction to Sensory Bins as well as step-by-step instructions (with pictures). About Sensory Bins Understanding how your growing child learns is an important way to ensure your […]
Early Literacy Tip: Exercise Fingers and Hands
What children need to know about reading and writing before they can read or write is called early literacy.
Play & Learn: Parachute Party
You can have a Parachute Party at home with whatever you have available—blankets, tablecloths, and even towels will work.
Early Literacy Tip: Narrate Your Daily Life
What children need to know about reading and writing before they can read or write is called early literacy.
Hooray for Scarf Play!
Playing with scarves is a lot of fun, but did you know that it can also help your child prepare for learning to read?
Early Literacy Tip: Sing During Your Daily Transitions
What children need to know about reading and writing before they can read or write is called early literacy.
Early Literacy Tip: Let Your Child Play with Their Hands
What children need to know about reading and writing before they can read or write is called early literacy.
Early Literacy Tip: Encourage Imagination – Play Dress-up
What children need to know about reading and writing before they can read or write is called early literacy.