NCompass Live: Play, Explore, Learn: Building Early Literacy Through Station-Based Programs

Recorded on May 13, 2026 NCompass Live - https://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/ Looking for ways to go beyond traditional storytime? Discover how to create an interactive, play-based early literacy program built around themed learning stations that encourage exploration and engagement. This session shares how one library developed a successful station-based model that promotes early learning through activities tied to the five early literacy practices: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, and Play. Using simple materials and creative themes, the program provides families with a flexible, hands-on experience that supports key developmental skills such as language, fine motor coordination, and social-emotional growth. Attendees will learn practical tips for setup, rotating themes, and caregiver involvement. Walk away with ideas and inspiration to make early literacy come alive in your library - one playful station at a time! Presenter: Kendra Brewer, Youth Services Librarian, Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library, Vermillion, SD.