Training Modules Children and Youth  Module 1 Storytime programs

INTRODUCTION.

Welcome to the training modules for Children and Youth. These modules will take you through the programs that we run at Sutherland Shire Libraries as well as the resources available to you from the Children and Youth team.  

Each module has a different focus, there are 16 in all. Some are longer than others. The modules contain articles to read, videos to watch and questions to answer.  The questions are for your reflection and serve as reminders of some important facts. You will need access to a Google account to answer the questions. You can log into the library account suthlibrary@gmail.com. The password is in last pass.

Please take the time to complete all the tasks as the information is from a variety of experts from around the world.

At the end of Module 15 there is a link to Module 16-the Evaluation. Please complete this so we can make any changes to the training package and improve it. 

You can get a print out of the Modules which includes the questions by sending me an email. You can then keep it as a handy resource. There is also a link to receive a certificate, please be sure to complete this.

Also towards the end of each module you will find a link to the next module. The list below are also links to each module.

Please note, all modules are mandatory for new staff.  If you have been presenting for a while and would like to refresh your knowledge and skills then I recommend you complete Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 15.

I hope you enjoy the training and that it is of benefit to you. The next step is to observe current staff doing the programs and to watch the kids team present programs. When you have watched a few, please join in co-presenting with a branch team member and gradually take on more and more of the prgram until you feel confident to do the whole presentation on your own.

Topics

Module 1 What is storytime?  (Scroll down for this content.)

Module 2 Early Literacy Domains and The Five Practices.

Module 3 The storytime presenter-All about you

Module 4  Let's talk about...Behaviour Management

Module 5 Storytime-Planning storytime with the Early literacy domains

Module 6 Storytime - Elements and Skills

Module 7 Storytime routine

Module 8 Rhymetime and Togethertime-Why???

Module 9 Reading to babies and toddlers and planning rhymetime and togethertime

Module 10 Children and Youth Resources

Module 11 Data bases and online resources

Module 12 Readers Advisory

Module 13 Protective Behaviours 

Module 14 Inclusion 

Module 15 On the job training

Module 16 Evaluation

In this module we'll look at the outcomes of these training modules and also discuss what are known as storytimes and why they are important.

Outcomes of the training modules

The trainee will;

·         understand the goals of the programs for children and youth available at Sutherland libraries

·         understand the resources available through the children and youth services team

·         participate in children and youth activities at the branches particularly Storytime, Rhymetime and Togethertime (where applicable)

·         develop confidence in presenting programs to children at the branches

·         identify the different members of the Children and Youth team and understand their role and how they can be of assistance

·         identify Readers  Advisory databases suitable for children and youth

What is Storytime and why do we do it?

What is storytime?

Storytimes are library programs designed for children from birth to school age, their parents and caregivers.  At Sutherland libraries we have three storytime programs.

Participants engage with books and language activities such as songs, movement, music, fingerplays, rhymes, felt board, puppets, props, crafts and a short video.

Storytimes usually have a duration of about 30 minutes of songs and stories.

Different libraries have different names for storytime-Babygarten, Lapsit, Pre-school storytime, Walkers and Wigglers, Storytime for Littlies, Storytime for Bigs.

At Sutherland Library our programs are called Storytime (3-5yo), Togethertime (18 months to 36 months) and Rhymetime (0-24months).  We do not designate ages in the titles even though we have ‘recommended’ age groups and we plan our programs for these age ranges.  This allows children at different developmental levels from their age to participate easily.  Our program names also reflect what is happening in our programs.

Siblings are always welcome so while we plan for a specific age/developmental range we need to be flexible.

Why do we provide these programs?

Stories and books are the centrepiece of storytimes. We start and finish with good books-the heart of the library’s mission.

o   To share with children, parents and caregivers the joy of sharing books and reading, language and literature in all its forms.

o   To encourage a lifelong love of reading and library use.

o   To create positive interactions with books and other activities for adults and children to experience together.

o   To make visits to the library engaging and to make the library a fun place to be and encourage parents and caregivers to come to the library.

o   To expose the children to information and ideas they might not be aware of.

o   To support and increase the Early Literacy Domains of children.

o   To demonstrate and articulate Early Literacy Domains for parents and caregivers and to encourage them to continue these activities at home.

o   To support group interactions and develop children’s social skills.

o   To build relationships with families so they feel connected to the library.

o   To promote and share library collections and resources.

     Something to read

 Library Storytime: It’s a Lot More than just the Story

Click here to go to Module 2

 Click on Answer these to access the answerable questions

Answer these

What is the age range for storytime programs in libraries?

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Storytimes are designed for children and _____________________________

Generally, what is the duration of the songs and stories component of our programs?­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­             

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Are siblings welcome in our programs?______________________

What are the three most important goals to you of storytime programs within libraries?

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