5 Practices of Early Literacy
Drawing and scribbling develop fine motor skills and teach children that print represents spoken sounds. It can also help children develop eye-hand coordination and the fine motor control they need to hold a pencil.
- Ages 0-1:Â Practice activities that build finger muscles, such as picking up Cheerios and grasping toys.
- Ages 1-2:Â Practice activities that build finger muscles, such as crumpling paper, completing simple puzzles, and grasping small objects like shakers, straws, spoons, and more.
- Ages 2-3:Â Explore shapes. Letters are made of shapes, so identifying shapes is a first step towards recognizing letters. Play with physical letters, such as magnets or letters made from playdough.
- Ages 3-5: Color and scribble! Ask your preschooler to write about their drawing. Even if they aren’t writing letters, this helps them recognize that written words stand for spoken words.
Sustainable Play: Make a Bird Costume (Online Class)
Learn how to print and assemble a paper template, cut paper bags & add paint to bring your bird to life.
Music at the Library
Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20
Westerville Public Library
Relax with unique seasonal music performed by Juan Carlos Ortega, a solo violinist.
Winter Reading Challenge
Dec 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Challenge yourself to a winter of reading for a chance to earn prizes.
Library Gets LOUD!
Feb 15th, All day
Glide on over to the big musical bash of the year. Shimmy, hum, or strum your way through the library.
Sustainable Play: Make a Bird Costume (Online Class)
Learn how to print and assemble a paper template, cut paper bags & add paint to bring your bird to life.
Music at the Library
Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20
Westerville Public Library
Relax with unique seasonal music performed by Juan Carlos Ortega, a solo violinist.
Winter Reading Challenge
Dec 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Challenge yourself to a winter of reading for a chance to earn prizes.
Library Gets LOUD!
Feb 15th, All day
Glide on over to the big musical bash of the year. Shimmy, hum, or strum your way through the library.
Reading Challenge
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
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Create a list of the things your child wishes to learn during this school year to help them talk about what they are thinking & feeling.
How are you feeling?
Giving children different words for their feelings will help them better express themselves at home and at school.
Sharing is Caring
Create a caring card to share with someone special.
Kids love to cook.
Talk about recipes and have fun writing and/or drawing your own recipes together.
Make a wish list!
Create a list of the things your child wishes to learn during this school year to help them talk about what they are thinking & feeling.
How are you feeling?
Giving children different words for their feelings will help them better express themselves at home and at school.
Sharing is Caring
Create a caring card to share with someone special.
Kids love to cook.
Talk about recipes and have fun writing and/or drawing your own recipes together.
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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.
