Getting Ready for Kindergarten with My Library (Part 1)

…the “I Spy” game.   5. Adapt to transitions in a positive manner. A day in Kindergarten is busy. Children must be able to make the necessary transitions smoothly. You… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 183.17)

Hidden Gem: 211 Colorado’s Database and Community Resource Managers

…day at https://www.211colorado.org/. Our goal is to provide accurate, timely information to callers that meet their most critical needs. Anyone in need, whether it be for a shelter for the… (Search hits: 19 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 186.82)

Play, Learn, and Grow Video Launch

…the strengths of what caregivers already do best. We model simple strategies and activities that build early literacy, fine motor skills, and scientific thinking in young children. The video version… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 194.24)

Getting Ready for Kindergarten With My Library : Language Development

…world around them. Expose children to new words. Reinforce the correct sounds of letters. Learn some fun activities here   More readings about this topic: http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=119 http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/language_development.html https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/signs-symptoms/age-by-age-learning-skills/reading-skills-what-to-expect-at-different-ages http://www.getreadytoread.org/images/content/downloads/Kindergarten_Readiness_Toolkit/Handouts/4_language_english.pdf  … (Search hits: 9 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 204.25)

How a Long Bill Becomes a Budget

…vetoed. The Governor has ten days to veto all or a portion of the Long Bill. When the Governor signs the Long Bill, we have a state budget! The Long (Search hits: 17 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 208.91)

De-escalation Skills Workshop

…tense situations in your daily library work. In this interactive workshop, we will explore how to balance customer service, while at the same time adhering to organizational policies and interests…. (Search hits: 5 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 314.94)

Let’s Grow Readers this Summer!

The best thing about summer reading is the weather. The longer and sunnier days make this the warmest season of the year. As a child, the most exciting part of… (Search hits: 11 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 214.11)

Sustainable Building Best Practices

…stormwater, structural materials, fixtures and finishes, and much more, all specifically written for structures in Colorado and the West.  Make your next project a model of efficiency and sustainability with these best practices…. (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 226.26)

Where to start if you’re a technology beginner

…offers free classes in eReaders, Microsoft Word and Excel, social media for small businesses, iPad basics, and blogging basics. Ask your public librarian about the classes they offer or recommend…. (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 238.73)

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

During the Depression of the 1930s many federal programs were set up to help get Americans back to work. One of these was the Works Progress Administration or WPA. Although… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 288.83)

Recidivism – What Works

An interesting report has just been issued on efforts to reduce recidivism (repeat offenders) and what effect incarceration has on crime. “What Works: Effective Recidivism Reduction and Risk-Focused Prevention Programs,”… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 288.83)

Ban on Fireworks, Open Burning

…irrigation purposes. Commercial, professional and municipal fireworks displays are allowed when written approval has been granted by the sheriff of the county in which the fireworks display is to occur.”… (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 300.16)

2022 Fall Collaborative Summer Learning Program Workshops: Resources

…Collaborative Summer Learning Program (CSLP). The theme for summer 2023 is “All Together Now.” During these sessions, we shared resources with participants, including those from partners and other libraries. Below… (Search hits: 7 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 590.69)

Share Your Community’s Story Online with CVL Collections

…Omeka, an open source content management system. CSL staff will work with participating organizations to create a branded Omeka site, as well as provide training and ongoing support. Participation in… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 135.75)

Organic Fertilizers

…the environment, such as Organic Fertilizers Fertilizing the Organic Garden Understanding Fertilizers  Vegetable Garden Soil Management and Fertilization Organic Materials as Nitrogen Fertilizers Homeowner’s Guide to Fertilizing Your Lawn and… (Search hits: 5 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 129.06)

“The Library” or La Biblioteca (Spanish version)

…con mi actual esposo proveniente de Colorado. Llevamos 1 y 7 meses de casados, lo mismo que llevo viviendo en Colorado. Antes de vivir aquí, había realizado viajes de turismo… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 158.24)

The Book Club Guide to Literary Libations

You’ve finally done it. You’ve formed your book club. Congratulations, because just getting more than two people together in a room that they’re not getting paid to be in is… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 170.27)

“The Library” or La Biblioteca (English version)

…in 2016 according to the Library Research Service. If you live in Colorado, find your local public library by visiting https://find.coloradolibraries.org/map. Thanks to my daily work with public libraries, every… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 167.36)

Creating Full Brain Activities

…in their learning and the way they perceive learning. Make it count, make it fun, make it a positive experience. For more information about this topic: http://brainmadesimple.com/left-and-right-hemispheres.html https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/brain-architecture/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/implicit-memory https://projects.ncsu.edu/ffci/publications/2013/v18-n3-2013-winter/huff.php… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 165.16)

Parents are a Child’s First and Most Important Teacher

This blog post originally appeared on CO4Kids.org The early years — from a child’s birth to age eight — are critically important for all areas of learning and development. That… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 164.92)