Books That Read to You Children who are learning to read can get a boost by checking out picture books that include a soundtrack. The Read-Along Books include a disc to use with a CD player and the Talking Books have an MP3 player built right into them. Kids can follow along as they listen […]
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School Support Tip – STEM
STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Let’s dive in! STEM topics are an important focus in education. Kids are often fascinated by the world around them. Explore links from our popular Science Sundays programs, and learn about engaging science topics through a range of kid-friendly resources including books & websites, videos, experiments, games, and […]
School Support Tip – Spanish Language Books – Libros de Espanol
Spanish Language Books ¡Hola! La biblioteca tiene los libros de espanol. Did you know the Stratford Library Children’s Department has a selection of books in Spanish? You can find picture books, easy readers, chapter books, nonfiction, and more. Some books are written entirely in Spanish. Some picture books are in both Spanish and English. Look […]
School Support Tip – Online Research for Elementary Students
When an elementary student needs information, they can look at books, magazines, newspapers, or they can go online. Doing an online search can be difficult for children because there are SO many links they could click. Sometimes kids don’t know what to click, so they find incorrect information, like the time a child selected a […]
School Support Tip – Fun, Educational Websites
Fun Educational Websites for Children Learning is fun and engaging when using quality educational websites specifically designed for kids. Children will enjoy exploring the resources below, which teach via games, stories, and fast-paced interactive activities. Preschool and Early Elementary Sites Sesame Street PBS Kids Starfall FunBrain Nick Jr. Exploratorium Storytime Science Turtle Diary Preschool Express […]
School Support Tip – Leading to Reading Kits
Leading to Reading Kits The Stratford Library Children’s Department has several kits based on a variety of themes. These Leading to Reading bags are available for parents, caretakers, and teachers to enjoy with preschoolers ages three to five, although older children may also enjoy them. The kits were made possible by an LSTA grant administered […]
School Support Tips – Sing the Book Care Song
Be Responsible – The Library Book Care Song Are you coming to the library to check out some books? Terrific! We’re glad to help you find materials for school assignments and pleasure reading. Most books are checked out for 3 weeks, but if you need more time to read them, they can be renewed online. […]
School Support Tip – Bridge Books
Once a child has confidently mastered the Easy Reader Fiction books, the next step in their literacy development is short chapter books. The Stratford Library Children’s Department has a special Bridge Books collection designed to provide the perfect transition between beginning readers and longer middle grade fiction. The goal in choosing Bridge Books is to […]
School Support Tip – Borrowing ebooks and eaudiobooks
One of the things the Children’s librarians love the most is our 24/7 Library. In case you didn’t know, you can borrow ebooks (to read with your eyes) and eaudiobooks (to read with your ears – not cheating, really! Here’s a site that explains how audiobooks work in the brain and promote learning). Any time […]
School Support Tip: Easy Reader Fiction
Easy Reader Fiction Books Easy Reader Fiction books are a wonderful and engaging tool to involve preschool children and beginning readers in literacy development. The Stratford Library Children’s Department has an extensive collection of Easy Reader Fiction books designed to encourage love of reading among young children. The goal in choosing Easy Reader books is […]