Pawling Library

Event Tags: Early Literacy

Early Literacy Show and Tell (Ages 1.5-5)

Early Literacy Show and Tell (Ages 1.5-5)

Early Literacy Show and Tell (Ages 1.5-5) Monday, 3/8, 10:30 – 11:00 am – Ms. Neena This program is held live over Zoom. Each child will be given ample opportunity to show and tell at least one favorite item from home and encouraged to talk with others. We’ll talk about the letters and sounds each object starts with, too! Register here.

Valentine’s Taste Safe Sensory Kit (Ages 0.5 – 5 years and a caregiver)

Valentine’s Taste Safe Sensory Kit (Ages 0.5 – 5 years and a caregiver)

Kits available for pickup week of Feb. 14. Families will be notified when pickups are ready.  It’s important to engage babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in sensory exploration. Kit includes supplies for a sensory bin that kids can safely explore, plus learning extensions for different developmental stages. Kits are made primarily from ground Cheerios and free of most allergens and use Kosher ingredients. Register here. Kit pickup protocol varies, depending on COVID-19 infection rates in our region. For the most up to date information on pickup protocol, click here. 

Twodaloo Activities! (1.5-3.5 years and a caregiver)

Twodaloo Activities! (1.5-3.5 years and a caregiver)

Free Supply Kits Provided; Program runs nine weeks, 1/26 – 3/26 These at-home activity kits (and instructions) are designed to build early skills and promote continued literacy learning. We’ll give you everything you need for an easy to do weekly activity, pre-prepped and ready to use, just like those we include in our in person programs. The activity will line up with the week’s Twodaloo Toddlers program’s books and songs. Registration is required to sign up for materials. Visit this link to register. Kit pickup process may vary depending on COVID numbers in the county. Kit pickup is weekly, Tuesday-Sunday. For the most up to date information on pickup protocol, click here.   

Twodaloo Toddlers! (1.5-5 years and a caregiver)

Twodaloo Toddlers! (1.5-5 years and a caregiver)

Fridays 10:00 – 10:30 am – Ms. Neena, This program is designed for ages 1.5-3.5, but children 3.5-5 are welcome to attend. Program runs nine weeks, January 26 – March 26. Attend as many or as few sessions as you can. This program is held live over Zoom. Join us as we sing, read, and play together. Kids love socializing with friends and singing along to favorites from the library. Each week’s story and songs will connect to the learning activity in Twodaloo Activities. Kids are given opportunities to participate in each class. Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Click here to register. (Registration for Zoom and Activities is via the same link/event)

Read and Play (3-5 years)

Read and Play (3-5 years)

Wednesdays 1:00-1:30 pm – Ms. Neena This program is held live over Zoom. Runs nine weeks, 1/26 – 3/26 This program focuses on the five keys to early literacy—singing, reading, playing, talking, and writing. Each week’s story and songs will connect to the learning activity in Read and Play at Home. Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Click here to register.

Read and Play At Home (3-5 years)

Read and Play At Home (3-5 years)

Supply kits available for pickup. Our activity kits guarantee at home learning experiences that focus on Kindergarten Readiness. We’ll include everything you’ll need for a weekly pre-prepped art project, game, or experiment. Each week’s learning activity will connect to the stories and songs in our live Read and Play Zoom story hour. Kit pickup is weekly, Tuesday-Sunday. Pickup protocol varies, depending on COVID-19 infection rates in our region. For the most up to date information on pickup protocol, click here.  Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Click here to register.  

New Year’s Cheer Kits

New Year’s Cheer Kits

Looking for ways to keep learning and play interesting as we say goodbye to 2020? Our New Year’s Cheer Kits are designed to bring your family a bit of cheer and activity for the holiday. Choose between our three kit options, each designed with the skills/interests of their intended audience in mind. Early Years Kit: Designed for ages 2-5 and family. Includes supplies for a firework themed craft, activity countdown chain featuring activities for each hour, and more. Elementary Kit: Designed for ages 6-10 and family. Includes supplies for a countdown creation, glow stick challenges, and more Combination Kit: If your family has children in both the 2-5 and 6-10 age ranges, we can include both in one kit. Kits must be picked up from the library during our regular operating hours. Please keep in mind holiday hours and COVID policies. Materials are quarantined before they made available for pickup for patron safety. Registration is required. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/preview?eid=129610427277/

December Story Time

December Story Time

Wednesday, December 9, 10:00 am – 10:30 am via Zoom Ages 2-5 – This special story time will feature favorite winter songs, games, and stories. Join Ms. Neena over Zoom in this winter story hour, featuring favorites from the season. This class combines music and movement with books and early literacy activities. This is a one time event and registration is required for access to the zoom. To register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-story-time-registration-129607937831

Unicorn Time! (Ages 2-5 and a caregiver)

Unicorn Time! (Ages 2-5 and a caregiver)

Kits available for pickup Live event on Zoom: Tuesday, 10/6, 10:00 – 10:30 am – Ms. Neena Calling all unicorn lovers! During this special two-in-one event, Ms. Neena will read a unicorn book, teach unicorn songs, and show preschoolers and caregivers how to put together their own unicorn lacing kit, which is also provided. Can’t make the class? Sign up for the kit and do the project offline with your preschooler!   Registration is required. Click here to register.

Twodaloo Activities! (1.5-3.5 years and a caregiver)

Twodaloo Activities! (1.5-3.5 years and a caregiver)

Free Supply Kits Provided These at-home activity kits (and instructions) are designed to build early skills and promote continued literacy learning. We’ll give you everything you need for an easy to do weekly activity, pre-prepped and ready to use, just like those we include in our in person programs. The activity will line up with the week’s Twodaloo Toddlers program’s books and songs. Registration is required to sign up for materials. Visit this link to register.