The basics of early childhood development -- Introduction to early literacy : public libraries as key early literacy experts -- School readiness -- Public libraries bridging the gap -- Developing your own readiness program -- Adult-child program lesson plans -- How the readiness calendar was developed and how to develop your own -- Examples of public library school readiness programs -- Planning a fall session for adults.
Summary
The public library is in the perfect position as a community resource to help bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten; however, starting from scratch can feel daunting. In this guide, Baker combines her background in early childhood education with her experience as a youth services programming specialist to present a school readiness program that can be tailored for any public library.