The Little Sprouts tubs are perfect for baby and toddler “book clubs” either in a home or childcare setting or a baby storytime at your library. Each child and caregiver will have the same book to read along with the other children and their caregivers in the group. A book club for infants and toddlers is an opportunity for young children to have hands-on experience with print materials, to hear and learn new words, and to develop their conceptual thinking.
Ready to Read Alaska has 5 Little Sprouts tubs. Each tub contains:
- 10 identical board books
- 10 shaker eggs or baby-appropriate toys
- A guide with early literacy tips and activities for adults
Notes
- Tubs are not themed; each tub contains the same 10 books, and the included toys may or may not match the theme of the included book.
- Little Sprouts tubs are loaned for 3 weeks. Tubs are renewable.
- If sent to a location outside Anchorage, the loan period is six weeks.
Questions about using the kits?
Suggestions For Using the Little Sprouts Tubs
- Announce the title, author, and illustrator.
- Read the book twice.
- When reading the first time:
- Read the words slowly so that the children have a chance to look at all the details on the page.
- Pause so that children have a chance to turn the page.
- When reading the second time:
- Let the caregivers and children repeat songs, lines, identify animals, count objects, etc.
- When reading the first time:
Little Sprouts Tubs
