Groundhog’s Day has come and gone, but the shadow of its promise
of longer, warmer days lingers! For preschool science in
February, we explored the world of light, reflection, and
shadow. These activities are meant to promote lively discussions
between children and their adult partners, which builds
vocabulary and knowledge of the world. At MCPL, we think it is
important that families come to the library to learn and play.
One of the ways we enrich our environment is through interactive
displays, “early literacy spots.” These displays are designed to
promote language and knowledge for preschool children. Here’s
what to look for winter: Read more » As any parent knows, young
children are curious about the world. At the library, we explore
a range of topics during Preschool Science and Math. When the
weather turns cold, I turn to one of my favorite themes for
preschool science: Animals in Winter. Here are some of the
activities we did in December! Olivia captured my heart the
moment I opened her first book, mor