Pearson ECS Library
December 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
- Early Literacy with Your Child--Activities Calendar
- Digital Library Resources
- Plano Public Library
- Tips for Reading To Your Child
- EVERY CHILD READY TO READ
- Texas 2x2 books (Recommended books)
- Your Librarian
Early Literacy with Your Child --Activities Calendar
Digital Library Resources
Plano ISD has many resources you can use at home with your children.
Click here to see options: https://www.pisd.edu/domain/9222
Good eBook Resource for Prek and above:
Tumble Books
Database of children's ebooks
https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Home.aspx?categoryID=77
***Get login info. from your librarian, trenna.brooks@pisd.edu.
**Parents: please do not share this login info. online or with anyone outside of Plano ISD
Plano Public Library
The Plano Public Libraries offer many Virtual & In-Person programs this Winter Break and throughout the year for students and their families.
They are offering holds & porch pick-ups, STEAM workshops, themed activity bags for checkout, access to FREE online tutoring and much more.
Reading Readiness Storytime:
https://www.plano.gov/924/Reading-Readiness-Storytime
General webpage: https://www.plano.gov/9/Library
Library cards are free for residents of Plano and the following reciprocal cities: Allen, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Richardson, The Colony, and Wylie. Signing up for a library card online is a great step towards lifelong learning at the library. Contact the library via phone or email for more information.
We look forward to working with you and assisting your students and families.
Tips for Reading to your Child
Reading Begins at Home
Read * Tell * Sing * Recite * Teach
- Set aside a special reading time.
- Turn off the TV and video games.
- Choose a familiar place.
- Keep a collection of children's books and magazines at home.
- Read with emotion.
- Let your child turn the pages.
- Point to different pictures.
- Tell your child stories about your family.
- Sing to your child.
- Take your child to the library to check out books.
- Bring your child to storytime at the library or book store.
Every Child Ready to Read
Every Child Ready to Read
Children begin learning literacy skills right from birth. Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. The five practices of READING, TALKING, SINGING, WRITING and PLAYING with your child every day help develop the foundational skills that children need to enter school ready to learn.
Using the five simple but effective practices, parents and caregivers can help children develop early literacy skills that will get them ready to read.
1. Talking: Talking with children helps them learn oral language, one of the most critical early literacy skills. Children learn about language by listening to parents talk and joining in the conversation.
2. Singing: Singing develops language skills. Slows down language so children can hear the different sounds in words. Helps children learn new words and information.
3. Reading: Reading together develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read.
4. Writing: Children become aware that printed letters stand for spoken words as they see print used in their daily lives.
5. Playing: Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. They learn about language through playing as the activities help them put thoughts into words and talk about what they are doing.
Every Child Ready to Read® Website http://everychildreadytoread.org/resources/. Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® is a program of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and Public Library Association (PLA), divisions of the American Library Association (ALA). Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® is a registered trademark and is used with permission.
2X2 Books!
For more information about this year's list, follow this link:
Your Librarian
I am passionate about early literacy and early childhood education. This is my 8th year as the Librarian at Pearson. We are always happy to help you with your library needs. Pearson library is a busy place for students, teachers, and families. Our focus is to provide children with an inviting environment that encourages the love of reading. We believe that immersing young children into the joys of literature will encourage them to have a lifelong love of reading and learning.
For more information about our library, please visit:
https://www.pisd.edu/Page/14416
469-752-4327