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I N T H I S I S S U E . . .

• HCL Storytimes and MN Early Learning Standards

• Featured Book List - Feelings

• New Books

• Choosing Books for Preschoolers

• Fingerplays & Songs

• Tips

• Storytimes at your Library

HCL Storytimes and MN Early Learning Standards

HCL storytimes incorporate all four indicators of progress: listening, speaking, emergent reading, and emergent writing listed in the Minnesota Early Learning Standards. Emergent reading and writing is what children know about reading and writing before they actually learn to read and write. Storytimes promote active parent/caregiver involvement to help you prepare your child for reading and writing. See detailed chart showing how storytime activities meet Minnesota Early Learning Standards. Report author: Heather Meyer, Eden Prairie Library.

Featured Book List - Feelings Books can help your child sort through all kinds of normal feelings.
	When Sophie Gets Angry by Molly Bang Sophie learns how to cool down after being really upset over a toy. Easy Picture Books		Lots of Feelings by Shelley Rotner Great photos show children being happy, grumpy, thoughtful and more. Easy Nonfiction Book

New Books Note: Click on book covers to go to the Hennepin County Library catalog.

Hickory Dickory	Wow! School!	My Big Rig	Bounce
more New Picture Books

Choosing Books for Preschoolers Get your preschooler involved in the story! Talk about the book together.

	Smile a Lot! "Life has all sorts of ups and downs. That's why you should always smile a lot!" Useful for print recognition. Easy Picture Book Book	Tops and Bottoms Children will love this folk tale about the lazy bear and the smart hare. Children's Nonfiction Book
more Favorites for Preschoolers

Fingerplays & Songs

HERE ARE MY EARS

Here are my ears, Here is my nose

(point to body parts as you say them)
Here are my fingers, Here are my toes.

Here are my eyes, both open wide
Here is my mouth with teeth inside.

Here is my tongue that helps me speak.
Here is my chin and here are my cheeks.

Here are my hands that help me play.
Here are my feet for walking today.

(jumping, running, hopping, etc.)

FIVE BIRTHDAY CANDLES

Five birthday candles;
Wish there were more.
Blow one out (blow thumb) and then there are four.

Four birthday candles,
As pretty as can be.
Blow one out (blow finger), and then there are three.

Three birthday candles;
Mom bought them new.
Blow one out, and then there are two.

Two birthday candles;
Birthday cakes are fun.
Blow one out, and then there is one.

One birthday candle
A birthday wish is fun.
Blow it out, and then there are none.

Tips

Babies:

Say Mother Goose rhymes together.
Diga rimas con su hijo. Mother Goose rhymes

Skill: PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS CONOCIMIENTO FONOLÓGICA

Toddlers:

Read favorite books again and again. This is great skill building.
Lea los libros preferidos una y otra vez. Esto es muy bueno para desarrollar las habilidades.

Skill: NARRATIVE SKILLS HABILIDADES NARRATIVAS

Preschoolers:

Print is everywhere. Read labels and signs with your child.
Las palabras escritas están en todas partes. Léale anuncios y señalamientos a su hijo.

Skill: PRINT AWARENESS CONOCIMIENTO DE LO ESCRITO

more Tips in English

Consejos en Español

Storytimes at your Library

Many storytimes require registration and fill up early. Registration is available online, by phone and in person. Check the schedule at your library to find out when registration opens.

Baby Storytime - for children birth to 24 months.
Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music.
Toddler Storytime - for children ages 2 and 3.
Nurture a love of books. Learn letters, sounds, and new words.
Preschool Storytime - for children ages 4 to 6.
Enjoy stories together and build language skills.
Family Storytime - for children 2 years old and up.
Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
World Language Storytime - for children 2 years old and up.
Experience the world in other languages.

see all free Storytimes at Hennepin County Libraries

more events at Hennepin County Libraries

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