Chapter 1. Introduction -- What is early learning? -- Public library's role in early learning -- Every child ready to read (ECRR1 and ECRR2) @ your library -- About us -- Learning through play -- How play supports the rest of ECRR2 -- Participants in a traditional storytime -- In defense of storytimes -- A play-based learning alternative -- In summary -- Chapter 2. Creating an early learning program series -- Original creation of play-based early learning programs -- Little University: a note on Kristin's library community -- Family literacy: a note on Mary's library community -- Considerations for creating play-based programs in your library -- Cultural awareness -- Marketing -- Word of mouth -- Print collateral -- Following up -- Scheduling -- Building a core group of participants -- How to structure the program series -- How the program supports social-emotional skills -- The importance of learning together -- Last note -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 3. Implementing the program series with a budget -- The conundrum of free things -- Your program series reflects your community -- How to approach community partners -- Developing programs with community partners -- Movement programs -- STEM programs -- Art programs -- Health and nutrition programs -- Wellness programs -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 4. Early learning programs for tiny or nonexistent budgets -- Tiny budgets as an opportunity -- DIY programming examples and resources -- Movement programs -- Art and craft programs -- Community programs and destination storytimes -- STEM programs -- Wellness programs -- Language and cultural programs -- In summary -- Your to-do list -- Chapter 5. Conclusion -- Where we are now -- Maintaining relevance -- What to do next? -- Looking ahead: how to continue building your program -- In summary
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Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 08, 2019)
