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Early Literacy Play Spaces
at Hennepin County Library
Presented by Tracy Hvezda-LehtolaYouth Services Librarian
Introducing Play in the Library
5 Early Literacy Practices
Early Literacy Traveling Team (ELTT)
Our Process
1. Meet with library staff to learn about their hopes and dreams for their early literacy play space.
2. Create a purchase list of play items that fit with their vision and their community.
3. Schedule a date for installation.
4. Provide play training for all staff.
5. Pair each Youth Services librarian with a mentor from the ELTT.
letters, numbers, color mixing, earth science, life science, engineering, creativity
Light table
Dollhouse
imaginative play, narrative skills, vocabulary building, community building, social skills, creativity
Science & Math
logic, problem solving, observation skills, sorting & measuring, vocabulary building
Reading &Writing
mark-making & pre-writing practice, letter recognition, hand-eye coordination, exploration of artists’ tools
Pair Collection with Play Activity
Rotate Play Activities
Consider a Theme
Caregiver Prompts
Caregiver Prompts
Considerations for Size
Considerations for Size
Considerations for Size
Traveling Play Kits
Explore new possibilities!