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Greetings!
It's officially fall, and we are well on our way to another exciting school year. As the Library's Preschool Services Coordinator, if I can be of assistance to you in any way, please to contact me. Let's make this school year one full of reading, imagination, and exploration!
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Get Excited about Science! Teacher Workshop *
Thursday, November 4 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Earn CPDUs through the Library! Science instructor Steve Belliveau will present a free workshop for Skokie PreK-2 teachers. Enjoy hands-on science activities that you can replicate in your classroom. From color mixing to static electricity, Steve will get you excited about science! Registration begins October 1. Sign up online or call the Youth Services Desk at 847.324.3149. Learn more about Steve on his website.
Preschool and Child Care Fair
Tuesday, February 1 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
 Mark your calendar for the Library's 8th annual Preschool and Child Care Fair. Once again, we will be joined by Morton Grove Public Library and Morton Grove early childhood education facilities. All Skokie and Morton Grove preschools, child care centers, and home child cares are encouraged to attend to promote their programs and speak with prospective families. Invitations to register will be included in the December issue of Early Learning News. |
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| Wish Lists and Library Cards
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Tell us your theme, and we'll select the best books, music,
and DVDs for your class. Early childhood facilities with business Library cards
may request up to 15 items to be pulled in advance and set aside for check out.
Teachers in elementary schools may receive teacher book bag service.
Don't have
a library card? Skokie preschool and child care center directors may register
for a free business Library
card for each of their teachers by submitting, on company letterhead, a
written statement of authorization that lists each teacher to have a Library
card. Home child care providers may register for a business Library card by
showing two forms of identification with address and their child care license.
Please renew your account at the beginning of each school year by providing an
updated list of staff members.
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Library Visits
|  As you plan your excursions for the year, schedule a field trip to the Library for your class. A librarian will treat your students to an interactive storytime and tour. The children will also enjoy playtime in our preschool area. Alternatively, a librarian can bring a half-hour storytime to your school. Librarian Carolyn Thompson, who regularly leads baby and toddler storytime at the Library, is available to bring stories and songs to your youngest students.
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Children's Author & Illustrator Engagements
|  Skokie Public Library is pleased to host three children's authors and illustrators this fall. Register for one or all of the presentations to hear the authors read from their books, learn about their creative processes, and watch them draw illustrations.
- Tad Hills, author of How Rocket Learned to Read and Duck & Goose, books on Monday, October 4. Sign up online
- Diana Lopez, author of Confetti Girl, on Sunday, October 10. Sign up online
- Tom Lichtenheld, illustrator of Duck! Rabbit! and Shark vs. Train, on Monday, November 8. Sign up online
Books will be available for sale and autographing at the end of the presentations.
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| Computer Classes for Adults
| Explore opportunities for using technology in your personal and professional life by attending computer classes at the Library. Register for one or all of our free one-hour, fall courses. From Skype to Screencasting, there is something for everyone. View the complete list of classes, including slide presentations and handouts from 45 past technology presentations, on our website. |
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Teachers Toolbox
| Web Links: The Cat in the Hat
Have you heard about The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot about That? This new, 30-minute PBS show is based on Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, a collection of rhyming easy reader books that focus on science. The PBS cartoon features Martin Short as the voice of the Cat and airs at 8:30am and 3:00pm Monday though Thursday and 8:30am on Friday. Check out the books, watch the show, and go online for more learning fun!
Book Links: Phonics Kits
New this year to the Youth Services collection is phonics kits for beginning readers. Students can have fun learning phonics with Lakeshore Learning Word Family Readers, Vocabulary Builder Books, Sight Word Readers, and Change a Sound Flip Books, as well as Scholastic Bob Books, Step Into Reading books, and simple phonics featuring friends such as Curious George, Dora the Explorer, and Clifford. The kits are divided into sets of 4-6 books, and two packets can be checked out for three weeks. |
Holly's Helpful Hints
| Photo: Tiny Tot Preschool & Kindergarten | The winner of the Amazing Book Caper Express was Bonnie Shanahan of Tiny Tot Preschool & Kindergarten. The kids at the center just love their new locomotive.
This month, I am giving away Cricket Magazine Group subscriptions. Send an email with "Cricket" in the subject heading by Tuesday, October 5 to be eligible for a prize. Don't forget to include the name of your school or child care center. Winners must redeem the subscriptions by mailing in the gift certificate before October 15, 2010. Good luck!
Warmly,
Holly Jin
Preschool Services Coordinator
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