5 Practices of Early Literacy
Encourage storytelling and problem-solving by playing together.
Playing encourages your child to put their thoughts into words, tell stories, problem-solve and imagine. All of these skills will help them become better readers and writers when they start school.
- Ages 0-1: Play peek-a-boo! Peek-a-boo helps babies understand that just because they can’t see something, that object still exists. Play in front of a mirror and point to your baby’s body parts.
- Ages 1-2:Â Encourage repetitive play. Your baby may want to spend 30 minutes moving blocks from one bin to another. They are learning about concepts like gravity and motion - encourage them to repeat these simple tasks over and over.
- Ages 2-3: Introduce new vocabulary while you play. Narrate what you are doing. Use the big words and the small words—as many words as you can.
- Ages 3-5:Â Explore open-ended activities and pretend play. Play with art supplies for the sake of play, not to make a specific craft. Encourage imagination.
Disney Halloween (Digital Collection)
From Descendants & Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks on Hoopla!
Crafternoon: Magical Crafts
Oct 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-in and enjoy fantasy-themed crafts for the whole family. Grown-ups are encouraged to participate with their children.
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt in the Museum
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Great Scott! From the flux capacitor to a hoverboard, spot the Back to the Future "easter eggs" hidden within the museum's exhibits.
Reach for it!
While baby is on their tummy, try to put their favorite toy to their right. Encourage them to reach for the object using their left hand.
Disney Halloween (Digital Collection)
From Descendants & Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks on Hoopla!
Crafternoon: Magical Crafts
Oct 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-in and enjoy fantasy-themed crafts for the whole family. Grown-ups are encouraged to participate with their children.
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt in the Museum
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Great Scott! From the flux capacitor to a hoverboard, spot the Back to the Future "easter eggs" hidden within the museum's exhibits.
Reach for it!
While baby is on their tummy, try to put their favorite toy to their right. Encourage them to reach for the object using their left hand.
Reading Challenge
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
Suggested Websites
Reach for it!
While baby is on their tummy, try to put their favorite toy to their right. Encourage them to reach for the object using their left hand.
All By Myself!
Give preschoolers opportunities to complete simple tasks on their own. This will help give them the confidence they need in school.
How are you feeling?
Giving children different words for their feelings will help them better express themselves at home and at school.
Tear it up!
Create collages by tearing paper with just your hands. Why? This activity strengthens the muscles needed for gripping a pencil.
Reach for it!
While baby is on their tummy, try to put their favorite toy to their right. Encourage them to reach for the object using their left hand.
All By Myself!
Give preschoolers opportunities to complete simple tasks on their own. This will help give them the confidence they need in school.
How are you feeling?
Giving children different words for their feelings will help them better express themselves at home and at school.
Tear it up!
Create collages by tearing paper with just your hands. Why? This activity strengthens the muscles needed for gripping a pencil.
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
