Opening
the world to children through reading and
exploring books is a gift the people at
HCPL take pride in providing. All library
branches have books and materials for all
ages, interests and reading levels and here
in the KidZone, we can help you explore
what the library has to offer on line. See
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PBS Kids Play is a safe, fun, ad-free way
for children of ages 3-6 to learn using
the computer. Your child will by playing
all-new games and activities with PBS KIDS
characters.
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| LEAP (Learn, Explore
and Play) is an innovating science enrichment
program for children and youth in grades 3-8
based at the Edgewood Branch of HCPL. Introducing
different science themes through programs
led by scientists and engineers, and take-home
science oriented kits, LEAP encourages children
and teens to consider pursuing science and
technology careers that are and will be the
basis of many jobs in the local area. LEAP:
Science is Fun! is made possible by a grant
from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library
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Education World editors have gathered poetry
resources from our archive to help teachers
everywhere celebrate National Poetry month.
http://www.poetryteachers.com/
Learn how to inspire a love of poetry in
your students and teach kids how to write
different types of poems.
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The Highlands School exists to identify
and serve children who have the potential
for average or above average achievement,
ages five (5) and older (grades K-8) who
are struggling to learn by conventional
methods and who manifest difficulties in
one or more areas of skill development.
These areas include
* language - receptive (auditory processing)
and expressive (communication)
* reading and spelling
* perceptual motor integration - (writing/copying
tasks)
* organization, study, and social skills
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The children’s librarians
and other library professionals have a special
focus in providing guidance in helping you find
books and other materials that can start your
child’s reading adventure. Check out our
Let’s Read booklists.
