Library Story Time Outing
A social and educational outing to the local library's scheduled story time, providing exposure to diverse books and peer interaction.
- Takes
- 1–2 hr
- Your setup
- 10 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 2–3
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Check the library schedule for toddler story time and arrive 5 minutes early.
- 2Help the child find a comfortable spot to sit and remind them to use their quiet listening voice.
- 3Participate in any songs or fingerplays led by the librarian.
- 4After story time, spend 15 minutes browsing the board book section and checking out 2-3 new selections.
What they're practising
- Socialization and peer observation
- Exposure to diverse literature
- Community engagement
- Following group rules (sitting quietly)