For Teachers

Library Explorer Packs

Explorer Packs are family-friendly educational backpacks that families can check out from the library just like a book.  They include stories and nonfiction books, simple hands-on experiments and activities, and a variety of interesting objects. Explorer Packs will be available for checkout at the Headquarters library branch located on Orange Blossom Rd in late 2009.  Themes include:
 

5-8 year olds

 Mother Nature’s House- seasons and weather
At the Beach- shells and beach animals
The Banyan Tree- all about trees and their parts

8-12 year olds

Journey through the Everglades- animals and conservation
Green Construction- materials and tools
Space Kidettes- living in space and a space survival pack

Born Learning  

C’mon has partnered with Born Learning to help teachers, caregivers and communities create early learning opportunities for young children.  The following resources are available for download:

The Play Book helps parents make the most of a child’s playtime (English) (Spanish)
Recipes for Learning provides everyday activities and tips divided by age (English) (Spanish)
Your Child @ gives pertinent information on ages and stages of children

Birth (English) (Spanish)
2 months (English) (Spanish)
4-6 months (English) (Spanish)
6-12 months (English) (Spanish)
12-18 months (English) (Spanish)
18-24 months (English) (Spanish)
24-36 months (English) (Spanish)
3 years (English) (Spanish)
4 years (English) (Spanish)
5 years (English) (Spanish)

 

 
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