What is it about?
This paper explores how public libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand are supporting parents and caregivers to engage in 'active movement' activities with young children. Active movement help to stimulate and activate important processes in babies' brains which lay the basis for effective learning.
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Why is it important?
There is an increasing interest in welcoming young children into the library for programming based around active movement principles. The paper indicates the extent of this type of programming and gives examples of good practice.
Perspectives
For me, this study showed that public libraries have an important role to play in community-based learning activities and programmes and that library staff understand how they can help parents and caregivers lay the foundation for successful learning with their children.
Professor Anne Goulding
Victoria University of Wellington
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This page is a summary of: Developing Inquiring Minds: Public Library Programming for Babies in Aotearoa New Zealand, Public Library Quarterly, January 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2017.1275600.
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