Your First Day of School

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Your First Day of School

Hi, friends, it's Percy Unicorn! Did you know that today -- August 1 -- is my birthday? It's true! And my favorite way to celebrate is with all my friends at the Library. When my birthday comes around, I also know it's almost back-to-school time. Have you seen the big yellow school busses driving through your neighborhood yet? Maybe you'll be riding a bus to school this year, or starting pre-school. A good way to get ready is with our "Pre-K Prep" email series. Ask your grownup to sign up, and you'll be on your way to learning letters, numbers, colors, and skills: everything you need to be ready for school!

Percy's Tip for Grown-Ups: There are lots of ways you can help prepare your young child for school. Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics include everything from setting a bedtime to backpack safety; check out their full list here!

Percy's Picks for August

Read!

My School Unicorn

It's almost time for Evie to go to school, but thinking about it makes her feel all wobbly and anxious. Preschool is lots of fun, but big school sounds a little bit scary. When Evie puts on her new school uniform, though, she makes a magical discovery. Hidden inside the pocket of her jumper is Bobby, a tiny school unicorn, who's there to help her along!

Read it

Watch!

Emily's First 100 Days of School

With so much to do on her first day of school, Emily feels like it will take forever to reach 100, when her teacher announces they will have a party after 100 days. As the days and weeks go by, Emily and her new classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together one day at a time.

Watch it

Visit!

A girl in a green hoodie reads a picture book to a white horse in its stall.

Stockhands Read with the Horses

Stockhands Read with the Horses is now sponsored by the Delaware County District Library! Stockhands Read with the Horses is an opportunity for readers of all ages and abilities to relax and enjoy reading without judgment or pressure to be perfect. These beautiful equine partners love listening as readers share new stories.

Visit

Percy's making...

A Back-to-School Checklist!

Why? Because checking off the activities on this list takes a lot of the worry out of going to school for the first time! PBS and Daniel Tiger have put together a great checklist that will have your child prepared for their big day.

Make it!

Percy's playing...

ABCmouse!

Why? Because it makes learning fun! Multi-award-winning ABCmouse.com is included with your library card, so all the young learners ages 2-8 in your house can get an early start with a complete and engaging curriculum.

Play it!

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