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Steps you can take
INPUT: Atmosphere/Children's Environments
To ensure that all libraries have high quality and adequate quantity of materials that support early literacy…
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Greet children with a smile
Welcome parents and caregivers who come into the library with babies
Create a child-friendly and attractive area for kids
Offer play things: stuffed animals, puzzles, doll houses, puppets, pillows, and carpeted spots for children to sit
Post “staff picks of the week” to feature titles of interest to young children
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Have child-sized furniture and parent/child furniture
Offer a family bathroom with diaper changing facilities
Provide interactive activities at the child’s eye level (like a magnet board with letters or busy beads)
Have a puppet theatre for dramatic play or a box for imaginary play
Visit another library, children’s museum, or accredited child care for inspiration
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Create a writing area and materials for children; display their work
Create an Early Literacy Committee composed of staff to inspire and motivate staff to incorporate the latest research into their storytimes
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VISION: All children ready to learn to read when they begin kindergarten.
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