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Early Learning
Early Learning Resources
Children are born learning. As parents and caregivers, we can give them a great start by reading, singing, talking and playing with them every day – starting from the day they are born.
The Pierce County Library System is dedicated to helping parents and caregivers by providing excellent resources: These include Storytimes for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers, packets of books for babies and theme packets for preschoolers, lists of excellent books, Stars accredited trainings, book bag deliveries, entertaining and educational programs at the library branches, and skilled Children’s Librarians that can lead you to fun and helpful resources.
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Literacy Adventures Every day can be an adventure
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Fun Ideas Calendar (PDF 24kb) |
Every Child Ready to Read - Six Pre-Reading Skills
Colorful brochures containing the Six Pre-Reading Skills for all age levels. Available in English and Spanish. (PDF)
We now have Podcasts about each of the Six Pre-Reading Skills!
Wiggles, Tickles and Rhymes
Rhymes and poems, bounces, tickles, fingerplays and movement games are a great way to start helping your child develop the 6 Pre-reading skills. Besides being fun they also enrich your child’s early learning experience by developing:
- Memory skills
- Vocabulary
- Imagination
- Sense of Humor
- Spatial Awareness
- Motor coordination
- Ability to relax
Read to Your Baby Booklet
A pamplet on the importance of reading to our very youngest people.
English (PDF 1,005 kb)
Spanish (PDF 590 kb)
Recommended Books for Young Children
100 Books Every Child Should Hear Before Kindergarten (HTM)
100 Books Every Child Should Hear Before Kindergarten (PDF 467kb)
FREE admission to The Children’s Museum of Tacoma
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The PLAY PASS is your ticket to a whole new world of learning! The Museum's imaginative environment allows children to test their independence and gain self confidence through the arts, sciences and creative play. At the Children's Museum of Tacoma, adults will find tools to understand and support children's learning. Discover the power of play in the lifelong journey of learning! Read More >> |
