Kids
Check out the Kids portal of the Michigan eLibrary for age appropriate information and fun things to do.
Reading Fun for PreK-4 students at Starfall. This is a free site to help children learn to read using phonics.
Looking for a fun way to hear and see children's books?
Visit Storyline Online supported by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. Listen and watch actors read great picture books in a video streaming format. This is a free service.
Prepare your child to be informed and accept those around the world by visiting the International Children's Digital Library, "the world largest online repository of children's literature". This free access to works from over 42 countries in many different languages.
The Wayland Early Childhood Playgroup fun at the November gathering.
The library and the Wayland Union Schools-Welcoming Schools are partnering to offer an early childhood playgroup. This group will meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM at the Steeby Elementary cafeteria during the school year. Please join us for a free book and fun activities for school readiness for children 0-5 years of age. To register call 269-792-9153. The next playgroup is on December 13th, 2011.
Do you have questions about early childhood issues, programs, health, daycare availability or more? Help your child succeed in school and in life. Contact the Allegan County Great Start Collaborative. The county wide calendar of early childhood events and story times under the calendar tab at this website. See the current December Early Childhood Parent Magazine.
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Help your children to get ready to read before they enter kindergarten. Checkout the fun rhymes and songs on the StoryBlocks website and have fun with your child.