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<p>At Saroj's <em><a
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STEM in Everyday Storytime</a></em> yesterday, she impressed on us the
importance of early childhood literacy and reminded us of the huge
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available</a> to support early childhood literacy. </p>
<p>We have two young
boys at home, ages 4 and 1, and hearing these ideas gets me excited to
try new things with them. These activities aren't difficult, and lots of
them are related to what we already do with the boys. To hear that this
is effective, we're on the right track—and to hear that from an early
literacy professional—is really encouraging.</p>
<p>And parents can use
some encouragement. "How many times a month does a parent get a pat on
the back for good parenting?" asks Saroj. "Zero to maybe one-half," she
answers. That sounds accurate. And even if you think you're doing a good
job of reading a story or talking about what you're seeing, that's easy
to doubt when your child appears to be thoroughly distracted.</p>
<p>That's why I love the
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Language toddler" video</a> from Every Child Ready to Read, which Saroj
showed during the day.</p>
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<p>The dad introduces
the food he's cooking with like he's a guest host on <a
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and Jacques</a>. He confidently tells the baby that eggplant is often
used when cooking Italian food, and that eggplant is a little squishy
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to feel). Babby waves his babby fists and makes silly faces, and we're
shown that that response is fine! </p>
<p>Libraries are full of
early childhood literacy professionals, <em>but your communities don't
know it.</em> They confuse storytime with entertainment while they try
to fit in just one adult conversation that day, even if it's on their
smartphone. Don't wait for parents to recognize your expertise. Get
proactive and offer early childhood literacy tips. Be encouraging and
use specific examples that model what parents should do.</p>
<p>Social media is a
great platform for this, since you can send a brief message to a broad
audience. Share a picture of simple shapes and explain, "When children
learn shapes, it helps them recognize the shapes of letters, later on.
Help them learn shapes, and you're helping them along the path toward
reading." That's a message I'd be glad to read, and share.</p>
<ul><li>Nathan
Swartzendruber, SWON Technology Educator</li></ul>
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<p>At SWON's Fall
Membership Meeting, we'll hear Kim Fender and Greg Edwards talk about
innovations the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is
putting into practice. A great example is the new Reading Branch, where
the meeting will be held, which trades circulation and reference desks
for roaming librarians. Changes like these can seem out of reach in
various ways, but this talk is designed to show how you can implement
them, whatever your library's size or budget. You'll have lots of
opportunities to ask questions, as well.</p>
<p>As always, Membership
Meetings are where you can hear more about where SWON has been working
and what we plan to accomplish in the future. Everyone is welcome to
attend. Please join us on December 1st for SWON's Membership Meeting</p>
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November 3, 2015 -
Online</li><li><strong><a moz-do-not-send="true"
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Literature Review (Special Interest Group) Meeting</a></strong><br>
November 4, 2015 -
Campbell County Public Library, Newport Branch</li><li><strong><a
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November 6, 2015 -
Thomas Moore College</li><li><strong><a moz-do-not-send="true"
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November 10, 2015 -
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November 10, 2015 -
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November 12, 2015 -
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