Synopsis
The public library is in the perfect position as a community resource to help bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten; however, starting from scratch can feel daunting. In this guide, Baker combines her background in early childhood education with her experience as a youth services programming specialist to present a school readiness program that can be tailored for any public library. Based on the successful framework of her tried and tested original program, this book offers everything that a public library needs in order to get started, including A six-week schedule of detailed lesson plans which combine the best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read(R) (ECRR) Second Edition (talking, singing, reading, writing, playing) with nationally identified school readiness skills A six-month family calendar with activities to help parents engage their children in activities that foster early literacy and school readiness skills at home Tips for maintaining a collaborative relationship with early childhood stakeholders and policymakers to help maintain a program that fits the school readiness needs of the local community Specific examples of successful school readiness programs and partnerships from public library systems across the country Baker's guide will help public libraries ensure that young children are ready for school from day one.
About the Author
R. Lynn Baker is a conference speaker and advocate for early childhood
education, early literacy/school readiness programs, and public libraries. As a former preschool and kindergarten teacher, she holds a bachelor of science in interdisciplinary early childhood education and a minor in special education, as well as permanent library certification from the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives. In her current role as the Youth Services Specialist at Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort, Kentucky, she has developed school readiness
programs and curricula for preschool children, families, and communities.
Through the culmination of her education and experiences, She was instrumental in the development of the Kentucky Public Library School Readiness Task Force, also known as READiness Matters, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.
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