“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~Helen Keller
Bucks County Free Library System
The library is a great place to encourage communication with your preschooler. The Bucks County Free Library System has 18 locations throughout the County. They provide free story times for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, early literacy toys to explore and borrow, and endless stories! The children section at the library is a place for your preschooler to explore language. They can meet new friends, play, and read, read, read!!! Check out the link below, and find the location nearest you! http://buckslib.org/
The Bucks County Free Library also provides families with young children with a fun online educational program called Let’s Play School. The program focuses on five areas of development: cognitive, physical, creative arts, social and emotional, and language development. It helps prepare children to read, write, and listen! www.buckslib.org/letsplay.
Parks and Recreation
Exploring nature in the great outdoors is a great way to encourage language and communication. The Bucks County Parks and Recreation site provides families with a comprehensive list of parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, fishing spots, and so much more! http://www.buckscounty.org/government/ParksandRecreation/Parks
Bucks County Alive
Bucks County has so much to offer for families. So stay connected with your community through family activities. Explore your neighborhood with your children, show them new sites, and talk about your experiences!!