{"id":1259,"date":"2014-04-15T21:53:10","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T21:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2014-04-30T18:01:01","modified_gmt":"2014-04-30T18:01:01","slug":"toddler-storytime-talking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/2014\/toddler-storytime-talking\/","title":{"rendered":"Toddler Storytime: Talking"},"content":{"rendered":"

At today’s Toddler Storytime, we learned about the letter T, and the importance of Talking! \u00a0Talking, Singing, Playing, Reading and Writing<\/strong>\u00a0are the five activities that you can do with your child every day, to get them ready for school and ready to learn how to read. \u00a0For more information about the Five Early Literacy practices, the\u00a0Kent District Library<\/a>\u00a0has a very informative page about current research and what you can do to support your child’s cognitive development.<\/p>\n

Finally: T is for Teacher! \u00a0You are your child’s\u00a0first<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0best<\/strong>\u00a0teacher, so take time every day to fill your child’s mind with new words!<\/p>\n

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We read\u00a0Peek-a-Moo<\/a>! by Marie Torres Cimarusti and illustrated by Stephanie Peterson. \u00a0Lift-the-flap books are great fun for toddlers!<\/p>\n

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And we also read Quack! said the Billy Goat<\/a> by Charles Causley, and illustrated by Barbara Firth. \u00a0This is a classic and the way it turns animal sounds upside-down makes it a hit with toddlers who love being surprised.<\/p>\n

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Continuing with the animal sounds theme, we learned about the words that each animal says. \u00a0Like how dogs say “Moo” and cats say “Quack”…<\/p>\n

\"Animal<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wait a minute… That’s not right…<\/p>\n

\"Animal<\/a><\/p>\n

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Now this is much better! \u00a0We fixed the animals so that they are saying the right sounds now. \u00a0Yay!<\/p>\n

This is a great way to encourage your kids to talk. \u00a0Toddlers really open up when you present them with something they know is wrong or silly, and then they can tell you how to do it the right way!<\/p>\n

We did a lot of the same songs we did last week but we learned some new ones too. \u00a0We sang “Old MacDonald” and tickled and giggled to “Round and Round the Garden,” and finally, we learned a new goodbye song.<\/p>\n

Goodbye, friends\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Goodbye, friends<\/em><\/p>\n

Goodbye, friends<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s time to say goodbye<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s very easy, so if you missed it this time, join us next week and you’ll catch along very quickly.<\/p>\n

Also, there were some questions about if you get to keep your spot if you’re unable to make it once or twice. \u00a0Just to clarify, you never lose your spot! \u00a0Once you’re in, you’re in! \u00a0You’re welcome to come whenever you can. \u00a0But if for any reason you decide you can’t come anymore, let us know and we’ll let a new family in. \u00a0Otherwise, don’t worry about missing it now and then–we know it’s crazy sometimes getting places with a toddler. \u00a0(And I know that for sure.)<\/p>\n

Have a great week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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