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(Festival) October 10th, 2010 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
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It’s all about ‘SmartPlay’
Posted on Wed, November 25th, 2009
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Karen Rutkowski, Early Literacy Educator at the Fayetteville Free Library, participated in the New York Library Association Conference Oct. 14-17 in Niagara Falls.
The “Poster Session” is an opportunity for several presenters to share information about a research problem, project, or study with many colleagues by developing a table-top display on a set of poster boards. Several posters are available at one time with the presenters standing by their table to talk informally about the project with interested participants.
Rutkowski prepared a hands-on display with brochures, examples of literacy activities and toys, and program information showcasing “SmartPlay at the FFL.” SmartPlay is a drop-in play program designed for young children ages 2 to 5 years old. At SmartPlay, children can play with educational toys and take part in activities at 5 different stations. The stations are: Imagination Station, Rainbow World, Puzzle Place, Crazy Crafts, and Storyland. This program reinforces early literacy skills important in learning to read. Since its debut in January 2009, the program has grown to over 60 regular participants at each session, and is now offered two days each month at the Fayetteville Free Library.
“SmartPlay has been an exciting program to develop because there is nothing quite like it in this area,” Rutkowski said.
Director of Youth Services, Genie DuPell, states, “We have had such a good response that we wanted to give working parents an opportunity to attend so now we offer it on a Friday and Saturday each month.”
“I think Smart Play has been so popular because it is appealing to both parents and children,” Rutkowski said. When children enter the room, their eyes light up and they are drawn to the colorful, interactive puzzles, toys and crafts. Parents love the fact that they can help their children develop important literacy skills while having fun together.”
Kristine Kern, a Jamesville resident who regularly attends SmartPlay with her daughters, said, “I think it’s a nice mix of learning and fun, and so unique. I am especially impressed with the thought that was put into the toys, puzzles and activities the library has selected for SmartPlay; the shopping carts, puzzles, letter cubes, and the puppets- these are above and beyond what I have seen at other programs. My daughters love the felt story board. The stories come to life as they become the story teller. I am able to see my kids learn the first steps of reading.”
The Fayetteville Free Library is located at 300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville and can be reached at 637-6374 or online at fayettevillefreelibrary.org.
Kaitlyn poses for her babysitter who took this image of her playing outside.
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Posted on Wed, November 25th, 2009
Written by: ,
email:
Karen Rutkowski, Early Literacy Educator at the Fayetteville Free Library, participated in the New York Library Association Conference Oct. 14-17 in Niagara Falls.
The “Poster Session” is an opportunity for several presenters to share information about a research problem, project, or study with many colleagues by developing a table-top display on a set of poster boards. Several posters are available at one time with the presenters standing by their table to talk informally about the project with interested participants.
Rutkowski prepared a hands-on display with brochures, examples of literacy activities and toys, and program information showcasing “SmartPlay at the FFL.” SmartPlay is a drop-in play program designed for young children ages 2 to 5 years old. At SmartPlay, children can play with educational toys and take part in activities at 5 different stations. The stations are: Imagination Station, Rainbow World, Puzzle Place, Crazy Crafts, and Storyland. This program reinforces early literacy skills important in learning to read. Since its debut in January 2009, the program has grown to over 60 regular participants at each session, and is now offered two days each month at the Fayetteville Free Library.
“SmartPlay has been an exciting program to develop because there is nothing quite like it in this area,” Rutkowski said.
Director of Youth Services, Genie DuPell, states, “We have had such a good response that we wanted to give working parents an opportunity to attend so now we offer it on a Friday and Saturday each month.”
“I think Smart Play has been so popular because it is appealing to both parents and children,” Rutkowski said. When children enter the room, their eyes light up and they are drawn to the colorful, interactive puzzles, toys and crafts. Parents love the fact that they can help their children develop important literacy skills while having fun together.”
Kristine Kern, a Jamesville resident who regularly attends SmartPlay with her daughters, said, “I think it’s a nice mix of learning and fun, and so unique. I am especially impressed with the thought that was put into the toys, puzzles and activities the library has selected for SmartPlay; the shopping carts, puzzles, letter cubes, and the puppets- these are above and beyond what I have seen at other programs. My daughters love the felt story board. The stories come to life as they become the story teller. I am able to see my kids learn the first steps of reading.”
The Fayetteville Free Library is located at 300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville and can be reached at 637-6374 or online at fayettevillefreelibrary.org.
Kaitlyn poses for her babysitter who took this image of her playing outside.
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