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The Internet for Kids

rebecca — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:09:35 -0400

The Internet is an exciting entry to the universe of knowledge and people. It lets you chat with someone on the other side of the globe or view the globe from space. As the Internet is not regulated, people are free to put anything on it without identifying themselves, which leaves users open to some risks. Some material may be inappropriate and some information may be incorrect.

For more information, Schlow Library's Internet Policy, and Internet guidelines for kids click "more info."

To ensure their children’s safety, parents must monitor whether their kids actually log on to the Internet in the Library and what they do once they are online as described in our Internet Policy (link below). Please read the Policy and review it with your child to make sure that you both are familiar with our rules.

Please read and understand Schlow Library's Internet Policy

Suggested Internet Guidelines for Kids

Always ask your parents' permission before using your full name, address, telephone number or school name anywhere online.
Always tell your parents or other trusted adults if you see something online that is scary or that you don't understand.
Don't respond to messages that make you feel uncomfortable or uneasy.
Never give out a credit card number or password online.
Never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone you know only through the Internet unless you discuss it with your parents and an adult goes with you.
Remember that not everything you see on the Internet is true.

Developmental Screening - Who? What? Why?

Melissa — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:13:04 -0500

Gain insights in your child. FREE DEVELOPMENT SCREENINGS for children birth to age five.

On the first Friday of nearly every month, we offer free developmental screenings in our Children's Activity Room from 9am-12pm. Come to find out where your child is developmentally!

Evaluations administered by certified therapists from area early intervention agencies.

The Winter and Spring 2013 Dates are: FRIDAYS January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5 and May 3.

No registration necessary!

The Major Developmental Areas Evaluated:

Motor: crawling, rolling, walking, eye-hand coordination.

Social: attention span, peer interaction, play

Cognitive: thinking and reasoning

Language: speech, understanding, pronunciation of words

Adaptive: eating, dressing, toileting

No registration is needed for this free yet priceless program at Schlow!

Toddler Learning Center (TLC) Winter 2013

rebecca — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:47:00 -0500

TOO YOUNG FOR PRESCHOOL? Join us at the library, a place for children to play and an opportunity for parents to talk.

Open to all children age 18 months to 3 years.

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2013 WILL BEGIN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28.

For more details (including dates), please check back in August.

Co-sponsored by Schlow Centre Region Library and Strawberry Fields, Inc.

Homeschooling Resources

rebecca — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:45:00 -0500

We're pleased to have a section at Schlow and on our website dedicated to Homeschooling!

Looking for homeschool resources? Check out the Homeschool Display Shelf, located to the left of the door as you walk into the Children's Department. Throughout the school year, you will find resources for homeschool group study units, resource binders and subject-of-the-month materials.

Look to the left of this article (click "more info") for these resources:

The May Homeschool Newsletter: Information for homeschoolers about events at the library, our resources, and May's featured subject.
Art Resources: A recommendation list of books and materials for kids and parents focusing on one of May's featured subject: Art Resources.

At Schlow we have:

The Homeschool Resources binder which contains Schlow resource lists for every monthly subject noted in this newsletter, concept kit and discovery pack lists as well as SCASD information and other homeschool-friendly materials!

The Local Resources binder which lists classes, groups, art and music teachers, clubs and events of interest to homeschoolers.

A Monthly Activities binder which lists local, free or low cost, educational activities by month.

If you would like to add a listing to one of the binders, or display books for your group's unit study, feel free to contact us in person or at 814-235-7817. We would love to help find and display materials for you.