Baby Brain Map

Ever wonder what is going on inside those tiny brains during storytime or programs?  Check out this interactive Baby Brain Map from ZERO TO THREE, the National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families.

You can select an age range and then specify which part of the brain you want to learn about.  There are even examples of activities you can incorporate into storytimes/programs to help tiny minds grow!

Zero to Three Releases Screen Sense: Setting the Record Straight

Screen time for young children is a hot button topic. Research shows that what and how a screen is used is as important as when and what age. Zero to Three has just released  "Screen Sense:  Setting the Record Straight—Research-based Guidelines for Screen Use for Children Under 3 Years Old. This new free resource, written in partnership with leading researchers in the field of media and young children, is an authoritative review of what is known about the effect of screen media on young children’s learning and development.  It is designed to serve as a tool for guiding parents and professionals in making informed decisions about screen media use."

There are several additional resources, including a five myths infographic and the full version of the white paper available on the Zero to Three website.

Zero to Three Fellowship Program

Hey!  Let's get librarians at this table! The Zero to Three Fellowship Program is designed to cultivate a "network of leaders spanning diverse professions who have the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers to reach their full potential."   The Fellowship is a 1.5 year program that includes several chances to gather with a small group of other professionals from around the country who work with infants and toddlers for a series of retreats to connect with each other, develop leadership skills, and deepen knowledge and understanding of multidisciplinary collaboration and collective impact. Wow!  I'd love to see a Wisconsin librarian participate in this, and come back and spread the love!