Play Is the Way!

by | Dec 12, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids

A child playing in BloomerEvery several months, I have a chance to get together with early childhood professionals from around western Wisconsin, and it is often some of the most fruitful time I spend.  Not because I get a lot of taks ticked off my list, but...

Find Your Voice!

by | Dec 6, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids

Image from PixabayWhen you see the call to present at a state conference or an IFLS workshop, do you assume the people asking for presenters are talking to other people?  Believe it or not, those calls are meant for YOU!  There are lots of reasons to ignore...

FREE Webinar Series on Teen Services

by | Dec 5, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids

Image from PixabayThe Young Adult Library Services Association is sponsoring a series of FREE webinars–you don’t have to be a member to participate, and you don’t have to pay.  This is pretty exciting!  The topics cover everything from teen...

Early Literacy Activity Calendars

by | Nov 30, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids

Image from PixabayFor several years, the Youth Services Section of the Wisconsin Library Association has created a lovely Early Literacy Calendar, designed by YSS members to encourage families and caregivers to engage with their children in a variety of playful...

Coding Resource Is Super Cool!

by | Nov 28, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids

If you haven’t had a chance to peek at the new super awesome toolkit that is part of the Wisconsin Libraries Coding Initiative, I highly recommend taking some time to do that.  Created by our inimitable statewide youth services consultant Tessa Michaelson...