Have you ever played Lotería? Let me share with you the fantastic benefits of playing Lotería or a similar well-known memory game: Bingo.
Children practice many early literacy skills when playing memory games such as Lotería and Bingo: exposure to new vocabulary, visual recognition and attention to detail, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. The environment you create when playing the game is also important. The game can played in small or large groups: design a group that creates a sense of well-being and excitement in the new learning opportunity. Children will also work on problem-solving skills, engaging with others, asking questions (why, how, who), and incorporating math, facts, and brain development. Play these memory board games in groups and take turns. This will develop important school-readiness skills: playing with others, following directions, and taking turns.
Another benefit of Lotería? It can be played pretty much anywhere: at home, in the park, in the library, or outdoors.
Have you ever experienced storytelling without a book, perhaps storytelling through a radio or podcast? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you listen to a story?
Our imagination goes wild because of all the fantastic visuals we create as we listen to the story. Young children enjoy storytelling because they can ask questions, be detailed, and add to the story. Experience the joy of storytelling with the Yolo County Library Dial-A-Story/ Telecuento services.
YCL Dial-A-Story features stories for children 3-8 years old.
You can choose to hear a story in English or Spanish. Try it by calling 530-298-9990
Here are some other benefits children gain from storytelling:
– Develop listening skills.
– Develop vocabulary.
– Develop an understanding of storytelling, e.g. sequence of events.
In this backpack, you will find various books of traditional stories that you will enjoy reading with your children. The backpack contains picture books, a puppet, and a felt board.
¿Alguna vez has experimentado la narración de historias sin un libro, tal vez a través de una radio o un podcast? ¿Qué es lo primero que te viene a la mente cuando escuchas una historia?
Nuestra imaginación se vuelve loca debido a todas las fantásticas imágenes que creamos mientras escuchamos la historia. A los niños pequeños les gusta contar cuentos porque pueden hacer preguntas, ser detallistas y agregar a la historia. Nuestra Biblioteca del Condado de Yolo cuenta con servicios de Dial-A-Story / Telecuento.
Este mes de atención es nuestra mochila bilingüe de alfabetización temprana, Cuentos Tradicionales; En esta mochila encontrarás varios libros de cuentos tradicionales que disfrutarás leyendo con tus hijos en casa. La mochila contiene libros ilustrados, una marioneta y un objeto de fieltro.
Do you know about dictionary games? Pick a word of the day and look up the definition of the word. Start using the word in sentences. Spell and write the word and use it in written sentences. Use the word in conversation during the week. Look up words that your child might be studying at school. This will increase your child’s vocabulary and their ability to read at grade level. For younger children, listening to the word, even if they don’t understand it, will benefit their development and school readiness.
Estás construyendo vocabulario con juegos de diccionario. Aumente el vocabulario de su hijo agregando nuevas palabras de un diccionario a los juegos. Escoge una palabra del día y busca la definición de la palabra. Empieza a usar la palabra en las oraciones. Deletrea y escribe la palabra y úsala en oraciones escritas. Usa la palabra en una conversación durante la semana. Busque palabras que su hijo podría estar estudiando en la escuela. Escuchar la palabra beneficia el desarrollo cognitivo del niño.
Motivate your child to repeat the word various times. If some words are tricky to pronounce, break the word into syllables. This will help sound out the word if the child is learning long new words. Write the word somewhere in the house where the child can see it; some children are visual learners. Children learn by repetition, so be creative and find ways to use new words in the car, while shopping, and doing errands.
Motive a su hijo a repetir la palabra varias veces. Si algunas palabras son difíciles de pronunciar, divídelas en sílabas. Podría ayudar a pronunciar la palabra si el niño está aprendiendo palabras nuevas y largas. Escriba la palabra en algún lugar de la casa donde el niño pueda verla; Algunos niños aprenden visualmente, así que úselo en el automóvil mientras conduce. Los niños aprenden por repetición.
Story Time Kit Spotlight of the month:
Did you know we have a “Families” story time kit? You will find many books about all kinds of families – families with two last names, families with grandparents, and lots of stories about families with new babies on the way. You will also find puppets and other fun activities to do. This kit, and others like it, can keep the children busy during rainy days or long car trips. Check it out at your local Yolo County Library branch.
Here are some ideas for families:
-Read together!
-Draw pictures of family members
-Make a family tree
-Make a family bingo game
Kit de la Hora del Cuento Destacado del mes:
¿Sabías que tenemos un kit de cuentos para “Familias”?
Aquí hay algunas ideas adicionales para ampliar los kits en casa o en la escuela.
-¡Leer!
-Pida a los niños que hagan dibujos de los miembros de su familia
-Hacer un árbol genealógico
-Hacer un juego de bingo familiar
-Lleve el kit con usted para un largo viaje en automóvil o vacaciones familiares
Family Literacy posts are written by Leticia Flores, Family Literacy Specialist, Yolo County Library
¡Celebremos juntos el Día de la Literatura Familiar el 27 de enero!
El tema de este año es “Exploremos la lectura”, que anima a las familias a tomarse el tiempo para explorar y aprender más sobre sus objetivos de lectura, explorando nuevos libros, reconectándose con su biblioteca local. Aprender en familia ayuda a desarrollar sólidas habilidades de literatura tanto para adultos como para niños, pero también podría fortalecer los lazos familiares.
¡Establezcamos nuevas metas! ¿Qué hay de explorar la naturaleza? Seamos aventureros y exploremos el aula al aire libre.
Cuenta cuántas veces salimos a la calle y olemos las rosas.
Vamos a contar cuántos pasos se dan desde nuestra escuela, biblioteca o tienda de comestibles.
Encuentre algo nuevo (hoja, árbol, planta) y pídale a su bibliotecario que lo guíe a un libro de referencia.
Elija un lugar en un área verdosa en su parque local, patio trasero o patio delantero para sentarse y disfrutar de un buen libro.
Invita a tus amigos a que te acompañen a dar un paseo o a la biblioteca para explorar nuevos libros.
Toma fotos de tus aventuras al aire libre.
¡QUE TE DIVIERTAS!
Tomarse un tiempo todos los días para leer o hacer una actividad de aprendizaje con los niños es crucial para su desarrollo. Ayudará a mejorar drásticamente las habilidades de lectoescritura de un niño y también puede ayudar a los padres a mejorar sus habilidades.
Let’s celebrate Family Literacy Day together on January 27th!
“Let’s Explore Reading” is the theme for Family Literacy Day. You can start by exploring your local library! Gather everyone up and head over or just go online to www.yolocountylibrary.org/learning/early-learners
Your family will find a reading adventure by exploring new books and reconnecting with your local library community. Learning as a family helps to build strong literacy skills for both adults and children and it may also strengthen family bonds. What do you want to read about as a family? Maybe you want to listen to a book together. Maybe you want to find a discount pass to a park or fun museum.
Let’s set new goals! For example, let’s learn about nature. Let’s be adventurers and explore the outdoor classroom.
Count how many times we go outside and smell the roses.
Let’s count how many steps from our school, library or grocery store it takes.
Find something new (leaf, tree, plant) ask your librarian to guide you to a reference book.
Pick a spot in a greenish area in your local park, backyard, front yard to sit and enjoy a good book.
Invite friends to come along with you on a walk or to the library to explore new books.
Take pictures of your outdoor adventures.
HAVE FUN!
Take time every day to read or do a learning activity with your children. Playing and reading are crucial to a child’s development. Not only will the children gain literacy skills, but parents and caregivers can learn and have fun as well.
¿Tiempo libre por vacaciones? Muchos de nosotros compartiremos bondad, abrazaremos a nuestros seres queridos y crearemos recuerdos duraderos. ¡Esta es una época emocionante del año para los niños y hay muchas maneras de incluir la literatura en la DIVERSIÓN!
Pasar tiempo juntos a menudo puede incluir lectura y narración de cuentos. Trate de encontrar oportunidades durante las vacaciones de invierno para leer juntos. Visite su biblioteca pública local para obtener libros sobre los días festivos que celebre. Nuestra biblioteca tiene una gran selección de libros. Consulte libros sobre los días festivos que se celebran en todo el mundo.
Aquí hay otras actividades de literatura temprana que su familia puede realizar durante las vacaciones de invierno.
Elabora una lista de palabras festivas “comunes”.
Haga un libro familiar: recopile fotografías familiares para crear su propio libro.
Consigue tu linterna, almohada y manta. Lea sus libros bajo las sábanas.
Crea un calendario de cuántos libros has leído durante las vacaciones de invierno.
Diviértete con crayones, lápices y papel. Utilice papel borrador y crayones gruesos, lápices y bolígrafos para divertirse garabateando y garabateando. ¡Esto es genial para las habilidades motoras finas! Pida a los niños que:
Haz un dibujo tuyo y de ellos.
Escribe lo que quieren comer.
Sienta curiosidad por lo que dibujan: ¡pídales que le muestren más!
Juegue juegos del abecedario con juguetes que tenga en casa.
Nombra la primera letra de cada juguete y escríbela en una tarjeta.
Elija una tarjeta con una letra y pídale a su hijo que le traiga juguetes que comiencen con esa letra.
Cantar la canción ABC mientras pasas de una actividad a la siguiente:
Time off for the holidays? Many of us will be sharing kindness, embracing our loved ones, and making lasting memories. This is an exciting time of the year for children and there are lots of ways to include literacy into the FUN!
Spending time together can often include reading and storytelling. Try to find opportunities during the winter break to read together. Visit your local public library for books on holidays you celebrate. Our library has a big selection of books. Check out books on holidays that are celebrated around the world.
Here are other early literacy activities your family can do over the winter break.
Come up with a list of “common” holiday words.
Get your flashlight, pillow, and blanket. Read your books under the covers.
Create a calendar of how many books you have read during the winter break.
Have fun with crayons, pens, and paper. Use scratch paper and thick crayons, pencils, and pens for fun doodling and scribbling time. This is great for fine motor skills! Ask children to:
Draw a picture of you and them
Write what they want to eat
Be curious about what they draw – ask them to show you more!
Play alphabet games with toys you have at home.
Name the first letter of each toy and write it on a card.
Pick a letter card and have your child bring you toys that start with that letter.
Singing the ABC song while you move from one activity to the next:
Change the words, be silly, have fun!
Waiting for dinner to be served
Washing hands or changing clothes
Cleaning up toys
Getting in the car
Make a family book: collect family pictures to create your own book.
¡Déjame oírte decir C-a-b-a-l-l-o ! Vamos a aplaudirlo.
Cómo las palabras se pueden juntar para comunicar ideas e información conduce a la comprensión; hablar con los niños es especialmente bueno para ayudarlos a pensar. Asegúrese de que su hijo pueda hablar con usted, no solo escucharlo hablar. Responda a lo que dice su hijo y siga su ejemplo. Responda las preguntas de su hijo de la manera más completa posible. Sus explicaciones ayudan a su hijo a aprender más sobre el mundo.
Si su hijo no está hablando, hágale preguntas, espere a que reaccione con un gesto o balbuceando, y luego hágale comentarios, como “Sí, los dos conejitos se están persiguiendo”. Pídale a su niño que le cuente algo que le haya sucedido hoy; Pida más detalles para que su hijo pueda ampliar la historia. Haga preguntas con más de un “sí” o un “no” como respuesta. Esto anima a su hijo a pensar en posibles soluciones ya hacer más preguntas. Aumenta las habilidades de comprensión.
Usa palabras nuevas. Los buenos lectores tienen un amplio vocabulario. Saber muchas palabras ayuda a los niños a comprender mejor lo que leen. Comience temprano, incluso antes de que sus hijos aprendan a hablar. Turnarse. Los niños están empezando a aprender a tener una conversación. Necesita hacer preguntas y escuchar las respuestas de sus hijos. Haz conexiones. Ayude a los niños a recordar eventos pasados y conéctelos con actividades actuales y futuras. Ayuda a los niños a comprender que el lenguaje puede representar eventos que no están sucediendo ahora.
How words can be put together to communicate ideas and information leads to comprehension; talking with children is especially good at helping them think. Ensure your child can speak with you, not just listen to you talk. Respond to what your child says and follow their lead. Answer your child’s questions as completely as possible. Your explanations help your child learn more about the world.
If your child isn’t talking, ask questions, wait for them to react with a gesture or by babbling, and then give feedback, such as, “Yes, the two bunnies are chasing each other.” Ask your toddler to tell you about something that happened to them today; ask for more details so your child can expand on the story. Ask questions with more than a “yes” or “no” answer. This encourages your child to think about possible solutions and to ask more questions. It increases comprehension skills.
Use new words. Good readers have a large vocabulary. Knowing lots of words helps children better understand what they read. Begin early, even before your children learn to talk. Take turns. Children are just beginning to learn how to have a conversation. You need to ask questions and listen to your children’s responses. Make connections. Help children remember past events and connect them to current and future activities. It helps children understand that language can represent events that are not happening now.
Join our summer reading program open to all ages. Sign up!
Do you know about our Dial-A-Story? Call and listen to a story while on the go, waiting, or walking. Stories are available in English and Spanish. 530-298-9990.
Scribbling is FUN!
Reading and writing go together. Both are ways to represent spoken words and to communicate information or tell stories. Children become aware that printed letters stand for spoken words as they see print used in their daily lives. They see parents and others read newspapers, food labels, road signs, and mail. They watch caregivers write lists, jot down reminders, or make notes on a calendar.
Children develop a knowledge of the purpose and meaning of reading through writing.
Once your child can grasp a thick crayon or marker, give him or her unlined paper and plenty of opportunities to draw and write.
Talk to your child about what he or she draws, ask questions, and respond to what your child says. You also can make up a story to go with the drawing. As children scribble and draw, they practice eye-hand coordination and exercise the muscles in their fingers and hands. This helps develop the fine motor control they need to write letters and words.
Encourage your children to “sign” their name on their drawings. Even if this begins as a scribble, children learn that they can write something that represents their name. Later your child will write the initials of his or her first and last name and then the complete name.
Ask your child to label parts of his or her drawings. This also helps your child understand that letters and words stand for things.
Check out the Art bilingual backpack to explore scribbling, drawing and writing together!
Play, learn, and grow together at this lap-sit program for babies and their parents/caregivers that promotes language and social development …read more
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