COVID19 Library Response_2020-03-16 The Wythe-Grayson Regional Library System (WGRL) is closely monitoring information about the Coronavirus (COVID19). The health and safety of staff and our library users is a priority. Currently all 5 libraries in the system are open and operating on normal schedules. Please check our website and Facebook page for updates. Hours of operation during this time are subject to change. We are implementing protocols as needed. We … Read More
Apollo 11 in real time
Want more moon landing? Listen to real-time replay or start from T-minus Link: https://apolloinrealtime.org/11/
NYT Article: Science Fiction Sent Man to the Moon
Click here for article Neil Armstrong’s first small step owed more than you’d think to the footsteps of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells and Fritz Lang. By Michael Benson; Mr. Benson is an author of books that combine art and science. Article Date: July 20, 2019 Having trouble use the link below: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/20/opinion/sunday/moon-rockets-space-fiction.html
Literacy in Dramatic Play
Prompting Language and Literacy Many of children’s behaviors have a play element in them-from fingerplays, to movement games, to building with blocks. However, the play that has the most profound effect on language and literacy development is dramatic play. The characteristics of dramatic play that provide the best opportunities for children to practice language and literacy include: Using a variety of props and objects (“Let’s pretend this block is our … Read More