Families are flocking back to public libraries and early-learning programs, and the trend is still rising in 2025. Branches report millions of programs and tens of millions of participants nationally—proof that caregivers value hands-on, low-cost learning close to home. That surge… Stories That Build – Craft Meets Reading In Early Childhood
Maker-centered learning asks learners to design, test, iterate, and improve. That cycle builds problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and self-management—but only if we pause to notice what changed. Reflection turns busy building into visible learning. In 2025, the most effective programs… Reflection Tools For Evaluating Maker-Centered Learning Success
Reading aloud lights the fuse; making keeps it burning. When libraries and classrooms combine shared reading with hands-on building, children practice vocabulary, comprehension, spatial reasoning, fine-motor control, and social-emotional skills—all in a single, joyful session. In 2025, public libraries are seeing record program participation and expanding early-learning offerings,… Storytime + Maker Activities – Combining Reading With Creativity
Public libraries—nearly 17,000 locations across the U.S.—are the most accessible learning hubs for families with young children. In 2023, libraries delivered millions of programs and saw tens of millions of visits to storytimes, early-learning workshops, and hands-on activities. That momentum sets… Adapting Little Makers For Rural And Urban Library Settings
For children ages 2–6, the social-emotional engine is revving up: they’re learning to identify emotions, wait turns, cooperate, resolve conflicts, and talk through ideas. Maker learning—kids designing, building, testing, and improving with real materials—turbocharges this growth by pairing hands-on challenges with language-rich, peer-rich play. When little… Maker Learning And Social-Emotional Development For Ages 2–6
Virtual maker programs let children tinker, create, and problem-solve from home while families get a front-row seat to learning. Recent data shows how rapidly early-childhood media habits are shifting—40% of two-year-olds now have a tablet,… Tips for Running Virtual Maker Programs for Young Children
