Board of Trustees Meeting

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Adirondack Library System will be held at 1:00 pm at the system headquarters.
Please call 584-7300 for more information.

Directions to SALS, 22 Whitney Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
February 16, 2016
April 19, 2016
May 16, 2016– Annual Trustee Meeting
June 21, 2016
September 20, 2016
October 18, 2016
November 15, 2016

Infusing Preschool Early Literacy with STEAM, Music, and Movement

Infusing Preschool Early Literacy with STEAM, Music, and Movement

 

Thursday, January 14th 11:00am-1:00pm

Explore engagement tools that promote early literacy skills and bring early learning home to families. Learn about the importance of play in early learning and discover ways to infuse literacy programs with music, science, technology, art, math, and movement. Learn how the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) provides high-quality early learning experiences to children through our innovative, research based, community-driven programs like Tinker Tots, Yoga Storytime, Signing Storytime, and Free to Be.  Participants will also explore ways to incorporate digital technology in to early learning through services and collections.

Learning Outcomes

Attendees will learn innovative, playful ways to support early literacy through programs, services, collections, and spaces. They will leave the session with practical ways to engage preschoolers and their families around early learning. After participating in this webinar, attendees will:

  • Understand relevant research that supports the importance of early learning
  • Discover new ideas for how to infuse music, science, technology, art, and math into existing programs
  • Find inspiration for creating new learning opportunities for preschoolers and their families
  • Learn how to link digital technology to early learning  and how to be a “media mentors” to families
  • Have practical strategies for accommodating siblings in multi-age programs

Who Should Attend

Librarians and staff in public and school libraries.

Teachers and preschool teachers and other childcare providers.

Anyone who works with young children and their families.

Instructors

Stephanie C. Prato is the Director of Play to Learn Services at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL), NY. With experience in youth services, community outreach, leadership, instruction, and technology, she has developed innovative programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. She is an active member of the American Library Association and serves as a member of the Early Childhood Programs and Services Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children.
Kristen Hanmer is the Catalog and Processing Manager at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) and an MSLIS student at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies. She has a special interest in working with children and their families and has helped design and implement sign language and yoga storytimes at the FFL.

Venue:   Online

Address:

Online Venue, Details to be Sent to Registrants, New York, United States

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Engaging Toddlers in Active Early Learning

Engaging Toddlers in Active Early Learning

Explore engagement tools that promote early literacy skills and bring early learning home to families. Learn the research behind Every Child Read to Read and how to teach and encourage the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Discover how the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) provides high-quality early learning experiences to toddlers through our innovative, research based, community-driven programs like First Steps, Music and Movement, Art Lab, and Smartplay. Learn how to create opportunities in existing spaces that encourage play and the five early literacy practices.

Learning Outcomes

Attendees will learn innovative, playful ways to support early literacy through programs, services, collections, and spaces. They will leave the session with practical ways to engage toddlers and their families around early learning. After participating in this webinar, attendees will:

  • Understand relevant research that supports the importance of early learning
  • Learn useful tips for engaging this very active and independent demographic
  • Discover new ideas for how to incorporate the five early literacy practices into existing programs and spaces
  • Find inspiration for creating new learning opportunities for toddlers and their families
  • Have practical strategies for accommodating siblings in multi-age programs

Who Should Attend

Librarians and staff in public and school libraries.

Teachers and preschool teachers and other childcare providers.

Anyone who works with young children and their families.

Instructors

Stephanie C. Prato is the Director of Play to Learn Services at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL), NY. With experience in youth services, community outreach, leadership, instruction, and technology, she has developed innovative programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. She is an active member of the American Library Association and serves as a member of the Early Childhood Programs and Services Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children.
Kristen Hanmer is the Catalog and Processing Manager at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) and an MSLIS student at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies. She has a special interest in working with children and their families and has helped design and implement sign language and yoga storytimes at the FFL.

Location

Venue:   Online

Address:

Online Venue, Details to be Sent to Registrants, New York, United States

Thursday, December 10th 11:00am-1:00pm