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New computers offer safe, 'reading readiness' fun for families at the library
The Nevada Public Library is buzzing with books and fun this summer and to add to that excitement, they have added two new early literacy computers for children ages2-8.
The Early Literacy Stations are self-contained systems comprised of a computer station loaded with 40 top-rated educational software packages across seven curricular areas.
"We were so thrilled to find out we got a grant for these", Susan McBeth, library director, said. We've already had lots of children using them every day who seem to love the experience. They are learning, but they think they're just having fun!"
The software programs with which the computers are equipped provide practice and awareness of the six pre-reading skills that support early literacy for the preschool age child, including vocabulary, print motivation, print awareness, narrative skills, phonological awareness and letter knowledge.
"Children are captivated by the interface and start to explore by themselves immediately", McBeth said. "They see many of their favorite characters from Sesame Street to Sponge Bob Squarepants, and there is no Internet to be concerned about available on these machines.
"I encourage parents to bring the little ones from ages 2-8 to try out these computers, made just for them, at the library. Anything that can help our children learn to read is well worth the trip," McBeth said.