Libraries are a true gift to kids. However sometimes they require a little bit of planning to make sure your trips to the library are successful. Here are some great tips for using the library with kids from some of our favorite moms and teachers.
Library Resources for Parents
I have a confession I LOVE the LIBRARY and have a little trouble just checking out a few books. Do you have that problem? Last week we asked our Facebook Fans for tips on how they keep track of their library books. It’s so great to know we have so many creative readers of The Educators’ Spin On It. Here’s their Library Book Tips… Do you have a tip to add?
Tips for Storing Library Books
- Special Chair
- Hook in the Laundry Room
- Special Table
- Magazine Rack
- Plastic Crate
- Library Back
- Basket
- Homemade Storage Ideas
- Frequent Visits
- Mark on Calendar Due Dates
- Keep List on the Refrigerator of Checked Out Books
- Get email reminders from Library
- Check out the Same Number Each Time
Visiting your Library:
My First Library Card @ My Little Bookcase
Kids at the Library- Scavenger Hunts, Bags, Cards and More! @ Imagination Soup
Little Book Adventures Library Letters @ Coffee Cups and Crayons
Library Tips with Toddlers and Preschoolers:
Creating Your Own Library at Home:
Ideas for Library Pretend Play:
Librarians:
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Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says
April 15, 2013 at 7:07 amThanks so much for hosting!
Jen Farr says
April 15, 2013 at 8:25 amAwesome post, heading off to share it everywhere. We LOVE our local library!
Raising a Happy Child says
April 15, 2013 at 10:37 amLibrary has been part of our life since Anna was 6 months old. I don't know how we would have survived without being able to bring home dozens of new books every week! Too bad that now our city libraries are open only 4 times a week due to budget cuts 🙁
Growing Book by Book says
April 16, 2014 at 2:37 pmSo many great resources! Thanks so much for including our tips for taking a toddler to the library.