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Baltimore County Public Library Launches 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to Build Early Literacy Skills

Baltimore County Public Library Launches 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to Build Early Literacy Skills

Children don’t usually start formal education until ages 5 or 6, but the years before this period are critical for brain development and literacy skills. To help set up children on the path to a bright future, Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has introduced “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten,” a new …

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Baltimore’s Child Family Focus: Friday, March 26, 2021

Join Baltimore’s Child managing editor Michael Vyskocil for an extended-length episode of “Family Focus,” brought to you by Baltimore County Public Library. In this episode, Baltimore’s Child caps off a month-long celebration of National Reading Month. We visit with Baltimore County Public Library to learn more about the top children’s books of all time, …

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Dramatic Rewards

In a world where too many school systems undervalue the arts, beacons of hope and success show us how the arts can be presented. These schools realize the transformational power of bringing creativity into the curriculum, especially for children with learning differences, atypical development or disabilities. Theater, in particular, presents …

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