Play Literacy is based on the idea that children learn best through play. Early Literacy Play areas at Homer Library can help to stimulate a child's intellectual and social development and prepare children for structured formal learning and school activities. The SouthtownStar article describing this new library initiative is here.Early Literacy Play Areas include:
LEGO CREATION TABLE - supports eye-hand coordination, creativity, thinking skills
INTERACTIVE & BOARD BOOKS - easy to hold, promotes reading readiness and exploration
PUZZLES - encourages problem solving, eye-hand coordination, develops fine motor skills
TRAIN ACTIVITY TABLE - develops social and thinking skills through interactive play
CABIN PLAY HOUSE - stimulates creative, interactive and social play
DOLL HOUSE - dolls of the world for creative play, modeling and social skills
PUPPETS - stimulates imaginative play and role playing
COMPUTERS - fun and educational games foster reading, math, science, and more
EDUCATIONAL GAMES/TOYS - encourages school readiness, fuels intellectual development
Bring your child to the library for a great start to succeed in reading readiness through play!
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