Why Hatchlings? Research shows that most connections in the brain are formed during the first three years of life. Reading and singing help your baby's brain and language development. Reciting nursery rhymes and singing songs help your baby get ready to read. Developing the tools to sing, talk, play, and share books with baby, from birth, can help build healthy habits and increase brain development, preparing your child from birth to succeed in school.
Hatchlings Sessions Session 1: Baby’s Brain Explore baby’s brain development Discover how baby's brain grows and learns Celebrate that you are your baby's first teacher Boost baby's brain development with simple activities you can add to your daily routine Session 2: Read, Talk, and Sing with Baby Learn to create a language-rich environment for baby through rhymes, songs, books, and conversation Build your "parenting toolkit" Gain helpful tips for incorporating literacy into everyday activities Session 3: Building a Routine Learn why routine is important Create a framework for baby's day Examine the importance of practice and repetition Identify ways to build your community
Sign Up for Hatchlings Registration is required, and space is limited to expectant parents and families with babies 0-4 months old. Only one registration per family is necessary to reserve your spot, so register online just once for all three sessions at one of MCPL’s branches.
Partners Hatchlings Parent Workshop is made possible with the help of the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County and Mother Goose on the Loose.
