Training

Here's a learning opportunity for children's librarians and others interested in early literacy. From the program's website:

From Live Science comes "11 Facts Every Parent Should Know About Their Baby's Brain," and needless to say, many of them have to do with language learning and early literacy. This is a great introduction to brain development in babies that you may wish to share with parents, or use to sharpen your own knowledge and find some tips to share with parents!  Why is a baby's perception more like a lantern, while an adult's is like a flashlight?

Happy Thanksgiving to CLEL Members and blog readers!  This year, and every year, we are thankful for librarians, educators, parents and friends who strive to help young children develop the skills they need to become readers. We're also thankful for the many wonderful authors and illustrators who make sharing books a daily delight!

THANK YOU!

Register NOW for one of six Youth Services Workshops being held around the state. The day-long training includes a morning dedicated to learning about the statewide summer reading program, presented by Kathy Barco, and an afternoon session about early literacy fun in the library for babies and new parents, presented by a CLEL member. The workshops will be held in the towns of Rifle, Eagle, Pueblo, Englewood, Boulder, and Dolores between October 20 and November 10.

A free training opportunity out of California:

Title:  Cuddle Up & Read: Storytimes for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

Format:  Webinar

Date:  Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Start Time: noon, Pacific Time

1:00 pm, Mountain Time

2:00 pm, Central Time

3:00 pm, Eastern Time