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Early Literacy Play Spaces at Hennepin County Library Presented by Tracy Hvezda-Lehtola Youth Services Librarian
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Introducing Play in the Library
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5 Early Literacy Practices
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Early Literacy Traveling Team (ELTT)
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Our Process 1.Meet with library staff to learn about their hopes and dreams for their early literacy play space. 2.Create a purchase list of play items that fit with their vision and their community. 3.Schedule a date for installation. 4.Provide play training for all staff. 5.Pair each Youth Services librarian with a mentor from the ELTT.
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letters, numbers, color mixing, earth science, life science, engineering, creativity Light table
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Dollhouse imaginative play, narrative skills, vocabulary building, community building, social skills, creativity
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Science & Math logic, problem solving, observation skills, sorting & measuring, vocabulary building
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Reading &Writing mark-making & pre-writing practice, letter recognition, hand-eye coordination, exploration of artists’ tools
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Pair Collection with Play Activity
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Rotate Play Activities
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Consider a Theme
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Caregiver Prompts
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Considerations for Size
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Traveling Play Kits
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Explore new possibilities!
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