Knowing & Growing is a series of programs for families that support the growth and development of young children. Aligned with the Arizona Early Learning Standards, programs are designed to relay information and develop new skills that support early learning through playful interactions with your child. You'll be Knowing & Growing together!
(ages 0-4 / limit 15 children / 45 min / six-week series / registration required)
Books Can...® programs | ||
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5:30 p.m. | Mondays & Tuesdays 11/25 - 12/10 (6 classes) | Civic Center Library |
10 a.m. | Wednesdays 1/29 - 3/5 (6 classes) | Civic Center Library |
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A unique program based on Arizona's Infant & Toddler Guidelines and Arizona's Early Learning Standards that uses popular picture books, rhymes, songs and interactive activities to promote children's social and emotional development.
Registrants are expected to attend all six weeks.
(ages 3-5 / limit 18 children / 45 min / six-week series / registration required)
Fun With Math and Science programs | ||
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5:30 p.m. | Mondays & Thursdays 1/27 - 2/11 (6 classes) | Civic Center Library |
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Join us as we explore math and science concepts in an interactive, playful way! Based on Arizona's Early Learning Standards for Math and Science, this course explores concepts and introduces strategies you can use with your child to help build and strengthen their mathematical and scientific thinking skills.
Registrants are expected to attend all six weeks.
(ages 2-5 / 90 min / six-week series)
Littlest Scientists programs | ||
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10 a.m. | Wednesdays 11/13 - 12/18 | Family Resource Center |
10:15 a.m. | Wednesdays 2/13 - 3/20 | Appaloosa Library |
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Think like a scientist while engaging in playful exploration. Each week of the program brings new challenges.
Please see a staff person prior to the program to pick up a ticket which will be your child’s registration.
(ages 0-5 / 90 min / six-week series)
Stay and Play programs | ||
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10:30 a.m. | Thursdays 10/24 - 11/21 (5 classes) | Mustang Library |
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This series of play-based learning is for children up to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers. Your child will have opportunities to explore, create and investigate this intentional play-based environment. Each session also features a local resource professional who addresses a variety of early childhood topics.
Please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your child's registration.
(ages 3-5 / limit 18 children / 45 min / six-week series / registration required)
Step Up to Learning programs | ||
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5:30 p.m. | Thursdays 9/12 - 10/17 (6 classes) | Mustang Library |
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This series is designed to focus on children's approaches to learning both socially and academically. Each session uses books, songs and parent/child interactions to help develop one of the most important domains of child development - how to learn.
Registrants are expected to attend all six weeks.
Appaloosa Library
7377 E. Silverstone Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-312-READ (7323)
Arabian Library
10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-312-READ (7323)
Civic Center Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-312-READ (7323)
Mustang Library
10101 N. 90th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-312-READ (7323)
Scottsdale Family Resource Center
6535 E. Osborn Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-312-0038
This project was supported with funds granted by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency under the Library Services Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.