We are betting kids will race to the new Kids area at Central! One of the featured activity areas is a Burgeon pre-literacy learning space, graciously funded by the Regnier Family Foundation, John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust, and Johnson County Library Foundation.
These interactive learning units are designed by educators and librarians to develop the same essential pre-literacy skills as JCL’s signature program, 6 by 6, Ready to Read. The units are colorful and child-sized which draws children to them and introduces the concept of letters as a 3-dimensional game or puzzle. More like a playground to children, Burgeon units are effective teaching tools. Several JCL branches already have Burgeon structures in their 6 by 6 area and librarians attest to their value.
Special thanks to the funders and the Early Literacy Team!
