Storytime for Kids at Home

Just because we’re practicing social distancing, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on storytime. Storytimes encourage language and pre-reading skill development that help your child grow into a successful reader. That’s why we’ve added online storytimes for children to enjoy! These stories have been handpicked by our Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s children’s librarians. Many of our storytime videos include active reading tips, booklist suggestions, discussion questions and book related activities to enjoy after the video.

 

To view our online storytimes, click here.

 

Looking for more? Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers many educational digital resources to encourage learning and play. All are FREE with your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Card! Need to get a virtual Library card? Click here! Library cards are free for Mecklenburg County residents and $45 for residents outside the County.

 

Click here for our full digital resources list.

 

NC Kids Digital Library

 

NC Kids Digital Library offers e-books, audiobooks, streaming videos, and Read-Alongs.  This collection was specifically designed for youth ages pre-K through 4th grade and includes picture books, youth fiction, youth nonfiction, and more.  Read more about NC Kids Digital Library here.

PebbleGo Science

 

Targeted for K-3, PebbleGo Science is a research tool that covers key topics in life, physical and Earth and space science along with engineering and technology. Leveled text, simple navigation, and read-aloud audio accompany article. For more information on PebbleGo Science, click here. 

Scholastic GO!

 

Scholastic GO! contains more than 115,000 articles covering every core-curriculum subject. The articles and their illustrations are derived from the content of seven Scholastic encyclopedia databases: Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, The New Book of Knowledge, America the Beautiful, Lands and Peoples, Amazing Animals of the World, and The New Book of Popular Science. Click here to learn more. 

TumbleBooks

 

TumbleBooks Library gives you free access to dozens of children’s books and videos using any web-enabled device. Kids can safely browse the catalog and read story books by their favorite authors. All books are instantly available, with no need to place a hold or check them out.  Find more details here.  

 

TumbleMath

 

TumbleMath is a collection of talking math picture books!  Books are accompanied by supplementary materials such as lesson plans and quizzes. Click here to learn more.

Got a teen in the house? Check out TeenBook Cloud.

 

TeenBookCloud is a robust collection of e-books, graphic novels, enhanced novels, classic literature, National Geographic videos, and audiobooks.  This collection is always available!  Learn more here.

Just a reminder:  With the closure, all programs and Outreach are cancelled, and materials/drop boxes are also closed--but remember all checkouts and returns are extended until we re-open, so no fines will accrue during this time.

 

If you need additional help, please visit the online chat on the Library website at cmlibrary.org and click on “Ask a Librarian” between the hours of 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Gov. Cooper Orders More NC Businesses to Close

By 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, the following must close:

• Bingo Parlors
• Bowling Alleys
• Ice Skating Rinks
• Indoor Exercise Facilities (e.g. gyms, yoga studios, and martial arts facilities)
• Health Clubs
• Indoor Pools
• Live Performance Venues
• Movie Theaters
• Roller skating Rinks
• Spas
• Sweepstakes Lounges
• Video game arcades
• Personal care and grooming businesses, including:
  • Barber Shops
  • Beauty Salons
  • Hair Salons
  • Manicure/Pedicure Providers
  • Massage Therapy
  • Nail Salons
  • Tattoo Parlors

The governor also imposed a ban on visitors – other than health care personnel and those providing end-of-life care – to long-term care facilities, nursing homes, mental health group homes and other facilities for those with intellectual disabilities, and added that any type of gatherings are to be limited to no more than 50 people.

CMS postponed until May 15th while MCPL is TBD

MCPL is currently in communication with the state/local government, the school system and many other childcare facilities in the community to determine how we will proceed forward. 

Given the circumstances, every agency that contributes to the funding or regulations of our program are in statewide discussions as to how to handle the effects of the pandemic our nation is currently facing. 

Consequently, we are waiting for some definitive answers before we can proceed forward. 

Please continue to stay tuned for any new information. Thank you!

 

www.MrsChrisPlayAndLearn.com

MCPL Closed Until Further Notice

The administration has been monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation all day and major developments by the President have determined that to keep the American people SAFE we should not gather in groups larger than 10 people, which is significantly lower than the 50 people limit previously reported. 

As such, we at Mrs. Chris Play and Learn have decided to adhere these guidelines and will be closing after today until further notice.

We recognize that this may be an inconvenience to our working families. It was our intention to help bridge the gap during these uncertain circumstances; however, the safety of our families, children and staff will always be our first priority. 

We ask that all families continually monitor our website or social media platforms for our latest updates and we will continue to post information as events continue to unfold.

It is our sincerest hope that you and your family BE SAFE. Please remember to wash your hands and cough/sneeze intour elbow to prevent the spread of any germs or viruses. And we'll look forward to serving our community again as soon as this pandemic has been contained. 

Best Regards.

CMS CLOSURE

CORONAVIRUS or COVID-19

To All Families and Staff:

We are experiencing unprecedented times. As the CORONAVIRUS ( COVID-19 ) situation continues to evolve, we wanted to outline the measures we are taking to ensure that the families and staff at Mrs. Chris Play and Learn remain safe.  Please be assured that during this time of uncertainty, the health and safety of our children, families and staff is our highest priority. The director has been monitoring the situation closely and is asking all families to follow us on our website for latest breaking news and updates as they occur.

www.MrsChrisPlayandLearn.com  - or - our social media pages:

TWITTER @MrsChrisSchools |  Instagram: MrsChrisPlayandLearn

In addition to monitoring guidance from local, national and global health organizations, we are taking precautionary measures to ensure that our facility minimizes as many risk factors as possible.

To do this successfully, we need you PARTICIPATION and PATIENCE.

As of March 16, 2020 we will be implementing the following ADDITIONAL procedures:

§  ONLY ONE ADULT, age 18 or older, will be permitted into the building for pickup and drop-off.

§  ONLY children and teachers permitted in the classrooms.  

• Pickup and Drop-off will occur in the foyer area ONLY.

§  NO SICK CHILD or ADULT will be permitted into the building at this time.

§  Effective immediately there will be a restriction on all visitors and non-essential personnel.

NO THERAPISTS or OUTSIDE AGENCIES will be permitted at this time.

§  All personnel have been trained on proper hand washing, sanitizing and disinfecting procedures.

§  We ask that you encourage similar HANDWASHING practices at home, just as we do at school.

-       Upon arrival, before/after mealtimes, after bathroom use, after outdoor play, after cough/sneezing (into elbow), and/or whenever hands come in contact with bodily fluids and/or unclean surfaces.

Until further notice we will remain committed to staying open to provide relief for our working families. Please stay tuned to all local news announcements and our twitter account for the most current news and ongoing instructions.

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Welcome Back to School!

This year, our goal at Mrs. Chris Play and Learn is to share the love of reading with your child - and for that, we need your help.

When you read aloud to your child, you allow them to experience a new, exciting world. YOU TEACH them that books are fun, fueling your child's desire to learn how to read.

It only takes 20 minutes a night!

We will send Scholastic Book Club flyers home with your child throughout the year to help you build you family library. They contain great age-appropriate books for prices as low as ONE DOLLAR! Plus every purchase earns our classrooms additional FREE books and resources.

We're looking forward to a great year of READING TOGETHER. 

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