Developing Inquiring Minds: Public Library Programming for Babies in Aotearoa New Zealand. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goulding, Anne; Crump, Amanda
• Is Part Of: Public library quarterly. Volume 36:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 26
• Page End: 42
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Active movement -- babies -- children -- learning -- New Zealand -- programming -- public libraries; Public libraries -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; 027.405
• DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2017.1275600
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-6846

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article presents selected results of research exploring public library programming for very young children in Aotearoa New Zealand. We suggest that programming incorporating "active movement" principles and activities is expanding due to a growing understanding of the benefits that positive, interactive movement opportunities bring for babies' development and future learning. A survey of public library services in Aotearoa New Zealand found that that there is widespread provision of active movement programming for the 0–2 age group, and that respondents were aware of neuroscience research and how the public library service can support young children's development through appropriate community-based programming.