The library is open and offering a haven for those without power and heat after the storm. The Youth Services department is offering spontaneous drop-in crafts in the Children’s Program Room, and every available outlet is being used for charging patron devices.
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Sustained attention: The amount of time that someone can focus on a task without becoming distracted. Most educators agree that the ability to focus one’s attention on a task is crucial to learning. The ability to listen and focus is developmental, but there are things that can help your child […]
We like the following songs because they engage the children with simple melodies and story lines, include repetitive action, and ultimately help children build their attention span. (material c. 2011, Youth Services) Polly Put the Kettle On Polly Put the Kettle On (song with simple, repetitive gesture) Polly, put the […]
Here are some of the rhymes that we like to use in our programs because they help the children pay attention and eventually help to increase the amount of time a child will stay focused on the program. (material c. 2011, Youth Services) Jumping Joan (chant in rhythm) (We begin […]
Here is a sampling of some of our favorite books to use during the nursery rhyme programs. We like them because they have a simple story line, lots of rhythm, an element of surprise, and illustrations that can be seen from afar. (this material c. Youth Services, Franklin Township Library, […]