Little Sprouts Tubs

Copies of "Wheels on the Bus" book with 5 shaker eggs

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.