Here’s a list of some great books to read to children. How many have you read?
http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/reading-writing/great-books-read-infants-and-toddlers
Archive for August, 2012
Great books to read to Kids
Posted in children's books, children's department on August 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
New Apps for ipad
Posted in children's department on August 17, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Have you used our ipads lately? Come check out our 3 new math apps for the kindergarten set.
Love to Count by Pirate Trio
This app focuses on counting using a pirate theme. The narrator has a wonderful accent which makes the app even more special.
Bugsy Kindergarten Math
This app teaches counting, numbers, and patterns.
Candy Count Advanced
This app showcases counting but also teaches colors and the concepts of fewest and most. A great fun app for the pre-school and kindergarten set.
Magic Show
Posted in children's department on August 17, 2012| Leave a Comment »
We are winding up our summer reading program with a free magic show on Monday, August 20th at 6pm in the Androscoggin Community Room. Come join Amazing Lou as he presents a fun and exciting family magic show.
http://www.amazinglou.com/
Free Family Concert
Posted in children's department, Children's programs, tagged entertainment, Music on August 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Join us on Tuesday August 14th for a free family concert with Maine performer Marcus Gale and his friends Big Dog and Little Dog, at 11 am in the Androscoggin Community Room.
Marcus Gale
We hope to see you!
~Deb
Storytime Yoga starts tomorrow
Posted in children's department, Children's programs, tagged Yoga on August 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
We have a few spots left in the Storytime Yoga program with Tisha Bremner starting tomorrow August 7th at 9:30 am. Please call the Children’s room at 333-6640 ext. 3 for more information. Come join the fun!
Juggling Workshop
Posted in children's department, Children's programs, tagged Juggling on August 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Maine juggler, Steve Corning will present a free juggling show with incredible feats and silly audience participation, on Tuesday, August 7th at 11 am in the Androscoggin Community room. Hope you can come and join in the fun! Please call the children’s department at 333-6640 Ext.3 for more information.
Olympics
Posted in children's department on August 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The summer olympics are in full swing and we are doing great. Here are some resources to share with your children about the olympics:
www.activityvillage.co.uk/summer_olympics.htm
http://projectbritain.com/olympics/
http://projectbritain.com/olympics/teachingresources.html
http://holidays.kaboose.com/Olympics.html/
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