Overview
Early Learning Tips for Parents
Research shows one-on-one interaction between parent and child is critical for early learning. You can help your child develop important literacy and pre-reading skills. Five simple practices that help your child get ready to read are: Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing, and Playing.
Preschool Learning Tools
Practicing preschool skills can be both educational and fun. Explore our online learning tools together.
Early Learning Calendar
Print a calendar with daily activities that prepare children for success in kindergarten.
StoryWalks
Not all reading happens on couches. Walk (and jump and run) and read at a CADL StoryWalk.
Raising Reader Backpacks
Backpacks filled with books, toys, music CDs and DVDs on a kid-friendly theme.
Blog Posts
CADL youth librarians are your partner in developing your child's love of reading.
When I was five years old I became obsessed with making paper bag puppets. Projects like this may seem wasteful, needlessly messy or overly simple, but there are countless benefits to such open-ended activities:
In 2018, more than 700 participants were registered for the pre-reader program. We at CADL hope to grow this number in the future so that even more of our youngest patrons gain the tools they need to become super readers.
Ask yourself: How do you advocate for literacy in your sphere of influence?
Storytimes & Playtimes
Music Storytime (Ages up to 6)
Monday Dec 17, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am South Lansing Children will enjoy singing, instruments, stories and more! Read MoreKids Reading to Dogs (All ages)
Monday Dec 17, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm Okemos Practice your skills by reading to our specially trained dogs. Read MoreAll Storytimes
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