First Steps to the Library highlights the skills young children need to be ready for school and helps caregivers understand how they can grow these skills.
School Readiness Skill: Children express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do.
"All families can help each other be strong."--The Family Book by Todd Parr
When your child feels connected to you, they are secure. Security grows their self-esteem. Security builds their confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Building connections is simple but it does take time and intention:
It's okay if you can't make all 3 happen every day, just do your best. Your child will notice.
Find more information about helping your little one grow their self-esteem and confidence from our friends at Richland First Steps.
First Steps to the Library is a partnership between Richland Library and Richland First Steps.