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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I thought some of you might be interested in the following storytime professional development opportunity.—Katie
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Christine McNew [mailto:cmcnew@tsl.texas.gov] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:59 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> NCDCR.yscon <yscon@lists.ncmail.net><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [YSCON] Upcoming Webinar Series: Enhancing Preschool Storytimes<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Please feel free to share this announcement about a series of webinars on preschool storytime basics and enhancing storytimes with science, math, music, and art with librarians
in your States. The webinars will be presented by Kim Lehman on four consecutive Tuesday afternoons in January. The Texas State Library’s webinar platform will allow up to 1,000 participants. The webinars will be recorded and archived for later viewing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Kim Lehman (</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.kimlehman.com/default.htm">http://www.kimlehman.com/default.htm</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">)
has 30 years of experience working with children in public libraries, schools, child care centers, and museums. As a former youth specialist for the Austin Public Library and Connecting Texas Libraries Statewide, Kim presented many storytimes and science based
programs in library settings. Kim is a certified early childhood educator and a professional musician and storyteller on the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster presenting both art and science programs for all ages. Kim is currently presenting a very
successful series of workshops throughout Texas entitled “STEAM in Preschool Storytime” (<a href="https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/steam">https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/steam</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">).</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Preschool Storytime Basics</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"> -
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017; 2-3 pm CST</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Storytimes in public libraries offer a valuable service to children, parents, and child care providers in the community on many different levels. This webinar will cover the basics
of planning, preparing, and presenting engaging storytimes for preschoolers in the library. We will cover surefire books and literature selections as well as songs and fingerplays to captivate a young audience. Learn a few tips to address some storytime challenges
like organizing materials, reading aloud to a group, and managing difficult situations. Participants will be able to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Plan, prepare and present effective storytime programs in the library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Present age appropriate books, songs and fingerplay in library programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Organize materials for programs effectively<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Science and Math in Storytimes</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"> -
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017; 2-3 pm CST</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Children have an innate curiosity about the physical world around them. Storytimes offer a unique opportunity to help young children understand and organize information needed
to make connections and solve problems. This webinar will explore inexpensive, easy to implement science and math experiences using literature, fingerplays, activities, and props. These ideas can be used in storytimes, as passive programming in the library,
or as resources for parents and caregivers to extend the storytime experience for further STEM explorations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Participants will be able to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Explore ways to use science and math experiences in library programs for preschool children<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Integrate books, music, and fingerplays centered on math and science<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Introduce parents and caregivers to age appropriate math and science activities for further science explorations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Storytime Crafts</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"> –
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017; 2-3 pm CST</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The process of creating offers children an opportunity to develop fine motor skills, cooperation, and a genuine sense of accomplishment. Working independently increases confidence
and creative joy. This webinar will look at developmentally appropriate craft ideas to use in toddler and preschool storytimes as well as tips and suggestions for implementing and organizing craft activities in the library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Participants will be able to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Implement age appropriate craft activities as a part of library storytimes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Identify developmentally appropriate expectations for young children<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Organize and manage craft activities in the library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Magic of Music in Storytimes</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"> -
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017; 2-3 pm CST
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Music is a universal language and adds so much to storytimes. Learn ways to use music with young children in storytimes through songs, movement, literature, puppets, and props. Music
in library storytimes is not about having the perfect voice or playing an instrument. It is about the magic that sounds and poetry bring to our shared experience. Whether you sing openly or in the privacy of your own shower, join us for fun and ideas. You
will be inspired to warble a tune before the webinar is over.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Participants will be able to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Use opening and closing songs in storytimes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Incorporate songs and music in storytimes using puppets, props, movement, and books<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">• Reference and use music resources including books, recordings, and websites<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"><a href="http://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html">Click here</a> to register for the webinars (<a href="http://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html">www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">)<span style="color:#333333">
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Attendance at each LIVE webinar qualifies for 1 hour of Texas State Library Continuing Education credit (SBEC provider number 500799).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Christine McNew<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Youth Services Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Texas State Library and Archives Commission<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">PO Box 12927<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Austin, TX 78711-2927<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">512-463-4856<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">512-936-2306 fax<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.tsl.texas.gov">www.tsl.texas.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/pages/index.aspx">Library Support and Development Services</a>
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