Fun with Science and Math for Parents and Children

Why are we here?Because you love your kid

Because helping them be ready to read when they go to school is important

Because math and science are ways to teach your child about the world

Because math and science are important

Children become “ready to read” between 4 and 7 years old.

No DVD, flashcards, talking toy, or computer can do

what YOU can do

to get them ready to read.

You’ve already started!

Cost of it: free

“Teach your Baby to Read”™ was sued by unhappy customers and quit selling educational DVDs.

Don’t get conned or waste your hard-earned money

Reading is essential to school success.

Start now to help your childget ready to read.

Learning to read begins before

children start school.

Why are parents so

important in helping

their children get

ready to read?

You are your child’s first teacher.

You know your child best.

Children learn best by doing, and they love doing things with you.

Why is it important

for children to get

ready to read before they startschool?

Children who start kindergarten with good

pre-reading skills have an advantage.

They are ready to learn to read.

Help your child get ready to read by learning about science and math.

The language of science and

math can expand your child’s vocabulary.

Learning about the world helps children get ready to read.

Children can learn important

knowledge about how the world works through simple science

and math experiences.

What is the scientific method?

The scientific method is a way to ask and answer questions by making observations and doing experiments.

What are the steps?1.Ask a question.

2. Make a guess about the answer.

3. Do an experiment.

4. Make observations.

5. Draw conclusions.

1. Question: Does warm water affect ice? 2. Predict: Make a guess. Will the ice cubes in

warm water melt differently than the ice cubes in cold water?

3. Experiment: Put some ice cubes in warm water and some ice cubes in cold water.

4. Observe: Watch the ice cubes closely. 5. Conclusion: What happens???

An example of the scientific method.

Let’s learn how to learn by exploring ice cubes!

Why can I see my breath when it is

cold?

How do trees get a drink of

water?

How much is one-half of something?

What is your question?

Start with questions.

Help your child learn how to learn.

• Encourage your child to ask questions.

• Talk about possible answers.• Look for answers together: talk, read, and write!

Let’s learn about…butterflies.

Let‘s learn.1. Look.2. Talk.3. Read.4. Draw and write.

Read information, or nonfiction, books.

Read about topics that your children

find especially interesting.

Learning about the worldcontinues with math.

Math helps children talk and

learn about objects and

ideas.

Math concepts are easy toinclude in everyday conversation.

How many are there?Which one is the largest?

Which one looks like a cone?Can you put them in order from smallest to largest?

Help your child:• Count• Measure• Sort• Compare• Order

Use math to describe, compare,and draw

conclusions.

Play around with math.

More math adventures.

Let’s have more fun with

math!

Explore the world with

your children every day.

Learn together by:

• Exploring new ideas.• Digging deeper.• Asking questions.• Experimenting.• Drawing conclusions!

Your home is where you can help your child

get readyto read.

Make your home a learning zone!

The best toys are often the ones where the kids do the thinking, talking, deciding, and making.

Your library helps children get ready to read.

We have weekly story hours at most branches. Bring a friend to story hour.

Talking and reading:

We have books for you to take homeand read together.

Board Books are wonderful for babies and toddlers. They won’t last forever, but they are lots of fun.

Singing:

We have music to borrow.Learn new songs and the words to old songs!We have rap, pop, children’s, Cajun, country, classical, folk, and world music! Free to borrow.

Dancing with your kid is fun and tires them out!

Writing

We have places where you can write.

The Library has the tiniest pencils with no erasers!

Because you can make mistakes at the Library.

We offer coloring pages and have crayons that your child can use at the library.

Include “coloring time” in your library visits.

Playing:

We have many exciting free performances, especially in the Summer.

Partying at the Library is Fun!

It’s NOT always scary!

Find free programs for all ages @ neworleanspubliclibrary.org

Teen Programs: Game Nights, Workshops, Movies.

Adults: Artist talks, author visits, book clubs, and more.

Find free programs for all ages@ the Library

Walter Isaacson signing his book on Steve Jobs

Irvin Mayfield and the NOJO at the Library

Come to future Every Child Ready to Read classes

for parents and children.

• Fun with Stories• Fun with Letters• Fun with Words

We also offer PrimeTime Family Reading Time, a program for families with children ages 6 to 12. It is a 6-week program of free workshops with meals, transportation, and rewards.

Bring a photo ID with your current address to the Library to get a free library card.

How do I get a Library card??

ONLINE @ neworleanspubliclibrary.org

Hours (vary by location)Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm

Saturday 10 am to 5 pmFriday: 10 am to 5 pm Main Library, Central City

Friday: 9 am to 5 pm King Branch

The New Orleans Public Library has been dedicated to promoting reading

since 1896.

Thanks for Coming.

Keep Coming Back!