National Library Board Early Read Carnival
Come visit one of the National Library Board's (NLB) Early Read Carnivals and see how activities like Clay modelling and Word fishing can make reading fun for the whole family! This event is highly recommended for children aged 6 and below.
Part of NLB's early read initiative, the Early Read Carnivals showcase activities which educators and parents can engage their students and children in to enhance the reading experience
The activities are recommended for children below the age of 6 and comprise five Early Literacy Practices
PLAY – Fun activities are incorporated to make reading more interactive and help children think
symbolically
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WRITE – Children are invited to scribble or draw what they see in various books, which help them
develop eye-hand coordination and fine motor control
TALK – Storytelling sessions help children learn new words and express themselve
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SING – Singing a poem or rhyme increases a children’s awareness of the words and their sensitivity
to the sounds
READ – Reading together helps develop vocabulary, comprehension and general knowledge
Schedule
Date 17 October 2015
Time 12pm - 6pm
Venue Woodlands Regional Library Level 4
Activity
Alphabet clay modelling
Puppet talk
My reading tree
Making a music shaker
Word fishing
Date 24 October 2015
Time 12pm - 6pm
Venue Geylang East Public Library Children's section level 1
Activity
Tote bag printing
Paper cup telephone
bumpy alphabets
Making a music speaker
Word fishing
Date 31 October 2015
Time 12pm - 6pm
Venue Toa Payoh Public Library Level 1
Activity
Alphabet clay modelling
Puppet talk
My reading tree
Making a music shaker
Word fishing
Free Admission
