Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Cookies and Math!
Today we read books about cookies and had a little math fun, as well. Preschool age kids are learning math concepts all the time and [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Snow!
We read picture books about snow. Even simple stories offer lots of opportunities to talk about basic STEM concepts. What is the weather outside today? [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime-Seeds
Welcome to Preschool Power and our STEM Storytime topic: Seeds This week we learned about seeds. We read about how a pumpkin seed grows into [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime-Colors
Welcome to Preschool Power and our STEM Storytime topic: Colors This week we shared stories about fall colors, the changing colors of a [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime-Seesaws and Slides
Welcome to Preschool Power and our STEM Storytime topic: Seesaws and Slides! This week we read about what happens to “sheep in a jeep [...]
Math is Everywhere!
Math is more than counting! There are so many opportunities to support your preschooler’s math development throughout your day. Math is… • Noticing shapes "The [...]
Bullying Resources: Young Kids
Bullying goes beyond the occasional name-calling or teasing; it is repeated and deliberate name-calling, physical attacks, and exclusion. Deborah Carpenter's article "How to Handle Preschool Bullies" explains [...]
Yum, Yum Baby! Early Literacy Activities at the Grocery Store
Exposing your children to the world around them and talking about what they observe helps build their early literacy skills while going about your daily [...]
Yoga and Meditation for Kids
With the start of a new year, maybe it's time to encourage some healthy habits with your kids. Yoga can help kids manage stress, build concentration, [...]
Best of the Bookshelf: Favorite Kids Books 2016
Our librarians at Cedar Mill Libraries share favorite children's books from 2016: Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty: Ada Twist is a [...]