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First Steps to the Library: Movers and Shakers

First Steps to the Library highlights the skills young children need to be ready for school and helps caregivers understand how they can grow these skills.  This month's school readiness skill is about self-expression and creativity.  

Apr 11 11:00 a.m.

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Play Freely: A Spring-Break Mix Up: Tackle It Tuesday

May 20 11:30 a.m.

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Watch Freely: Sensory Friendly Movie: Strange World

Apr 08 11:30 a.m.

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Watch Freely: Sensory Friendly Movie: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile

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Transparent Language Online

NEW! Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online in 110+ languages, including English

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StoryWalk®: Jabari Jumps Read-Alikes

Visit Richland Library's Jabari Jumps StoryWalk® at Doko Meadows Park or pick up the book from your neighborhood library and find your courage to try something new.  Next, check out some of these good books to continue the stories at home!  Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. 
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Find a StoryWalk® Near You

Located at public parks throughout Richland County, our StoryWalks® are a delightful way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.

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Get Outdoors: Learn More About Plants

Time to get outside and go on an adventure! Here are a list of books to help you explore your surroundings. Learn more about plants and even go on a foraging trip!
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Homeschooling in the Summer

Homeschooling can take place year-round. If you are wanting to get in some school days this summer, try unit studies. Pick a hot summer topic and explore it together. Bugs, camping, backyard science... the summer is full of great opportunities for learning!  
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Mini-Retreat: Play Birdsong Hero

Wish you could identify birds by their songs? Try this simple game and turn "someday" into "today" for your bird watching bucket-list daydreams. 

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SPIRE Reading Curriculum

Looking for reading resources for your student or child? Read about the SPIRE program that is available at Richand Library's Education Studio. 

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Learning at Home: Multisensory Spelling

Many times, children have trouble identifying the separate letter sounds or phonemes in words. Fingerspelling is a handy multisensory strategy to help children learn how to spell.  They learn to pull apart words into separate sounds (segmenting) and to associate a letter’s sound with the letter’s written form.

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SC Science Standards: Plant Growth and Survival

Plants tell an important story about the environment. Take time to explore and investigate the plants in the backyard with your kindergartener. Visit local gardens and discuss the types of plants in the area. Ask questions about how the environment provides plants with the resources they need to survive, water and sunlight

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Reading Curriculum: All About Reading

Looking an easy to follow reading curriculum?  All About Reading is a one-stop shop for quality reading materials. Find all of these titles and more in Richland Library's Education Studio.  Questions? We are here to help. Contact the Richland Library Education Studio and we'll help you find the best materials to suit your needs. 
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Back to School... at Home: The Book List

It is time to set up space for your school year. Starting at home? Check out these great titles that will inspire you to create a space that is fun and functional for you and your children. Study, explore, create, and make the grade! 
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Preschoolers Path to Reading

The ultimate goal as parents and educators is to instill a passion for reading and in turn, a passion for learning.