Early Literacy Blogs

From Ohio Ready to Read Wiki

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Libraries ... Learning and Leading - This blog by Hayley McEwing explores practices in (children's) librarianship, learning through story and illustration, and the concept and application of leadership. She includes embedded and linked Google docs of her early literacy programs and provides other youth services programs and resources.

Open Shut Them - The Washington Centerville Public Library'sblog demonstrates that "little books make a big difference" with book reviews, linkages to early literacy skills, suggestions for read-aloud books, developmental tips, and suggestions to help parents and caregivers be their child's first and best teacher.

Focus on Early Literacy - This Dayton Metro Libraryblog offers readers recommendations of new and old books to share with preschoolers, along with teaching strategies that build early literacy skills.