Resources for Early Childhood

Preschooler playing with blocks
Literacy Tip of the Week
MUSICAL BOARD BOOKS
BOOKS FOR KIDS WITH A BEAT

These lists were made by:

Catherine Braganza  

Catherine Braganza is a Children’s Librarian at the Main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. She has been a librarian for 16 years. She enjoys doing bookmobile service and singing badly with children. Her favorite children’s authors are Kate DiCamillo and Jan Thomas.

Featured Resource of the Month
CDC's Act Early

Are you wondering if your child is developing appropriately? Use the CDC's Act Early resources and tools to check your child's progress. Click on the Milestone's tab to find ways to help your child grow and learn.


Library Services

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Parents can request Book Bundles, which are a collection of 10 books that you can check out for your family. Each bundle will be checked out to your library card for 21 days. Book Bundles will include a variety of age appropriate books for your child.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids features a collection of films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop social emotional skills and reinforcing valuable learning topics. Access a range of Movies, TV Series, Animated Storybooks, Live Action, and Animated favorites.
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The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge is a Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books with their young children before they enter Kindergarten. Build the skills for future school and life success in as little as 15 minutes a day.

 

Songs, Rhymes and Storytimes!

 

Looking for good books to read to your child? Check out the lists below or click here for more good recommendations

Games

Educational games are a fun way for your preschooler to learn new skills:

PBS Kids Nick JR Nick JR Nick JR Nick JR
Lil Fingers Literacy Center Wonderopolis Sesame Street Sprout