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Parent/Teacher Collection
This collection of materials contains resources for parents and educators of children from birth through grade eight. The collection focuses on educating children both at home and in the classroom. Materials in this collection also address Special Needs concerns. Here's an example of a great resource found in the Parent/Teacher collection:
 Playful Reading: Positive, Fun Ways to Build the Bond Between Preschoolers, Books and You by Carolyn Munson-Benson.
Call number: J P/T 372.4 MUN
Experts agree that in order to support reading-readiness, adults need to supply children
with 1,000 reading-related experiences before their first day of Kindergarten. This helpful
book guides parents through some of those experiences. The book recommendations
and activities in this resource are arranged by "developmental assets", which are those
skills parents and teachers build in children to encourage healthy development.
Books for Babies
If you have a child who is less than 12 months old, please visit the Youth Services Desk to receive a board book for your child. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vernon Area Public Library. |
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The Youth Services department subscribes to over 50 magazines covering topics in art, science, literature, education, entertainment, and current events. |
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A list of area preschools. |
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These books provide guidance for choosing good books to read aloud to your child as well as information regarding the importance of this activity. In addition, please look at these good Read Aloud books that we have chosen. |
Websites
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Reviews by parents and kids about the latest TV shows, movies, music, websites and games. A rating system alerts parents to violence, language, and mature themes present in each media.
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Information about the history, government, population, economy, and recreation of Illinois. State Agencies are linked through this page as well.
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Sample reading passages, math questions, and science problems to prepare for the ISAT exams.
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Created by the pediatric medical experts at The Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, the Nemours Children's Clinics, and other children's health facilities nationwide
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Search for good books by lexile reading level and book genre.
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