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Play & Learn is a weekly gathering for ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers to learn and explore through art, music, play and stories.
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Please visit UnitedWayofEastCentralIowa.org/BabiesandBooks to learn more about Play & Learn, the materials touched in this booklet, and additional resources for you and your family.
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Your Metro Library Card works at the Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion Public Libraries. Books may be returned to any location or at a Hy-Vee store in the blue Metro Library Book Box.
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Cedar Rapids Public Libraries 319-398-5123 www.crlibrary.org Hiawatha Public Library 319-398-1414 www.hiawathalibrary.com Marion Public Library 319-377-3412 www.marionpubliclibrary.org
By responding to your babys cues, you teach her that you care about her needs and that she can trust you.
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You can form a deep emotional connection between you and your child by simply sharing the sound of your voice.
Providing routines and expected responses gives your child a sense that the world is a trustworthy place.
Helping your child feel safe and secure is the key to encouraging growth and development.
We have people who can help evaluate such things as your childs: Speech Vision Hearing Behavior Emotional Development Preschool Readiness
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Call 866-324-3236
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Bring books everywhere.
Keep small books in your car, purse and stroller and pull them out on the bus, while waiting at a doctors o ce or when standing in line.
Picture books with simple objects or faces Board or cloth books with durable, easy-turn pages Books with textures to touch and feel
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