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> Pre-School Program
Pre-School Reading Program
For children ages birth to five.
You’re never too young for reading! Join the
Pre-School Reading Program!
The Summer Reading Program
runs June 15 through August 15, 2009.
Effective August 15 at 5:00pm the Summer Reading Registration
software
will not allow anyone else to register for the Summer Reading Program.
However, the software will allow those who have previously registered access
to their account, so participants can continue to log their completed
activities until August 29 at 11:59 pm.
Here’s how to get started:
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Register online or visit the library at any time during the program.
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Once registered, stop by your local library and get your
starter packet.
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Have someone read to
you.
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Have fun with
crafts and activities.
It’s
that easy ... and LOTS of fun!
Feel
free to enjoy any or all of the following activities:
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Visit the library and let the child pick a book.
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Attend a program at the library.
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Read a book, work a puzzle, or do a nursery rhyme or finger-play.
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Color a picture or any art activity.
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Count the stars out loud or describe cloud shapes.
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Sing a song together (while driving, diapering, working, bathing, etc.).
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Cook something together and share the words on the recipe.
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Read a book together while waiting (doctor’s office, dentist, etc.).
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Point out letters and printed words everywhere (cereal boxes, street
signs, etc.).
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Create a special place to read together and to keep library materials.
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Show the child how to turn pages.
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Have an older child read to your little one.
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Share a story with a friend (real, stuffed, or imaginary).
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Make up an activity of your own.
Booklists
Coloring Sheets
Web Sites for Pre-Schoolers
(and their parents!)
The Summer Reading Program
runs from June 15 through August 15, 2009.
A nationwide cooperative
library project.
Local participants include the Maryland State
Department of Education
and Public Libraries in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
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