Episode 3 L-O-V-E

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Storytime Seedlings: A Podcast to Grow Young Readers Episode 3:  L-O-V-E! Join us for Episode 3: LOVE -- for a fun listen anytime you and your child would like a storytime all your own!   Episode 3 is just 12 minutes long.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:  1. Picture Books 2. Fingerplays and Songs 3. Early Literacy Tip for Parents

FINGERPLAYS AND SONGS:  Episode-3-Love-fingerplays.pdf

1.  Picture Books About LOVE

	Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley, Illustrations by Stephanie Graegin Elvis Presley's hit song 'Love Me Tender' is reimagined as an ode to families of all shapes and sizes.
	Big Hugs, Little Hugs by Felicia Bond Short and sweet, this ode to the embrace emphasizes that "Everyone hugs all over the world." The illustrations are cheerful and the few words on each page, just right.
	I Need a Hug by Aaron Blabey A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake. Need more love stories? Try this list of LOVE Picture Books!

2. Fingerplays, Songs, and a Story About Love 3. Just for Parents--Early Literacy Tip   "Scientific studies have shown that children develop best when they have a strong, positive relationship with at nurturing adult."   --The Early Literacy Kit by Betsy Diamant and Saroj Ghoting In Episode 3, the Early Literacy Tip we discussed was about LOVE - how important being loved by a caring adult is to a child's well being and ability to flourish as they grow.  Being loved, hugged and kissed, helps children to physically grow, but also to develop their thinking, comprehension and burgeoning intellect.  When a child is loved he or she is truly free to be who they are fully capable of being.

We are the Storytime Seedlings Podcasters (and Children's Librarians):

(left) Heidi's  storytimes:  Toddlers-- 1's & 2's Together  (Music and Movement for children aged 1 to 2 years) on Tuesdays at 10:30 am and 11:15 am.

(right) Lauren's storytimes: Babies-- Baby Bouncers Lapsit, a program for infants with a caregiver, on Thursdays at 11:30 am    --- and --- Preschoolers-- 3's & 4's Budding Bookworms (Stories and Songs for 3, 4, and 5 year olds) on Thursdays at 10:30 am

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