Resources for Early Learning
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Library Resources
Offline & At-Home Activities
Online Resources
Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Storytime At Home
Podcasts for Early Learners

Library Resources

Storytime Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with songs, dances, and a story that encourages language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft.
Britannica Fundamentals (K - 2)
Early learning product for students in grade levels Kindergarten through second grade.
Educate Station
Educate Station is a full curriculum resource (Pre-K through Grade 5) with weekly/monthly Learning Plans and downloadable worksheets for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Social Studies. This resources is funded by the library and free to all patrons with a Library card. Only Pembroke Public Library patrons are able to access this resource.
Hoopla Read-Alongs
We have plenty of stories online!  Enjoy picture books together with read-along narration to increase word recognition and confidence.

Offline & At-Home Activities

Bluey: For Real Life
Learn how to play all of Bluey and her friends’ favorite games – for real life – with our collection of "How to Play" instructions.
Peep and the Big Wide World
Kids ages 3-5 can learn math, science, and fitness through adventures with Peep and friends.  In addition to their online games, this site offers videos and tips for parents, at-home and outdoor activity ideas, printables, and more.
Resources for Early Learning by Dept. of Early Education and Care
Make each day a learning adventure for your child with these quick and easy ideas, useful tips, and practical, how-to parenting videos.
Sesame Street In Communities
Sesame Street offers activities and tips for caregivers. Their family-focused site works to engage you and your child through storybooks, videos, printables, ideas for indoor and outdoor play, family bonding, and more.

Online Resources

​Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. ​Please be advised that only one hour of passive screen time is recommended for preschoolers per day.
PBS Kids Videos & Games
Watch shows and play games that explore topics from shapes to self-confidence featuring favorite characters such as Daniel Tiger and Sesame Street friends.
Spanish Language Games:
  • Oh Noah! on PBS Kids, is designed to teach Spanish to children ages 6 to 8 through animated videos with embedded games that help build vocabulary. Although—like Noah—they may not understand all the Spanish dialogue, kids can comprehend the story told through rich visual storytelling.
  • Play PBS Kids games in Spanish with familiar characters like Daniel Tiger and Work it Out Wombats!

Ages and Stages Questionnaires

Because your child's first 5 years of life are so important, we want to help you provide the best start for your child and ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaires) can help you keep track. ASQs are a quick check of your child’s development from ages 2 months to  years. This screening takes a snapshot of your child’s current skills and helps accurately identify children who may be at risk for delays.

The ASQ screeners are sets of valid, reliable, and age-appropriate questionnaires that are filled out by the true expert on your child—the parents and caregivers!
The South Shore Community Action Council and the Department of Early Education and Care have brought ASQ to the south shore. Parents and caregivers can complete the Questionnaires online (links below) or by picking up packets at the Library (coming soon). All answers given in either format are private and secure; only trained program staff will see the information you provide.
The above link is for the original ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) and includes questions about your child's communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social skills to screen your child's overall development.
The above link is for the ASQ-SEL (Ages and Stages Questionnaire - Social Emotional) and includes questions about your child's communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social skills to screen your child's social emotional development.

Storytime At Home

Unsure how to start your own storytime at home? Visit some of the below resources for examples of adults reading picture books in engaging and unique ways to capture the imagination and attention of kids. Many of these links also provide multicultural resources so you can introduce stories in different languages and from other countries!
  • KidLit TV features storytime read-alouds, art sessions with illustrators, and book-inspired crafts.
  • The Fable Cottage presents bilingual tales recorded by native speakers.  Each tale is available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian with illustrations throughout the translations.
  • Storyline Online streams videos of celebrated actors reading books aloud. Each book is paired with an activity guide for educators and caregivers.
  • Visit Ms. Debbie's Corner, provided by South Shore Family Network. Ms. Debbie reads a book, demonstrating ways to help your child interact with the story, and walks you through a craft or activity you can do at home. Watch an example below!

Podcasts

The Imagine Neighborhood podcast
Kids will learn about social-emotional skills through stories, songs, and activities, prompting conversations between children and caregivers about big feelings.

Molly of Denali podcast
Listen to the adventures of 10-year-old Molly, an Alaska Native girl who lives with her bush pilot mom, adventure-guide dad, and her dog, Suki, in a small village.
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Wow in the World podcast
A STEM-themed podcast with silly (but scientifically accurate) humor for curious young listeners.