I'm out to dinner with friends and am introduced to a few new people. The topic of 'profession' comes up. Then it comes out that I am librarian. After the initial "Do you need a degree for that?" they move on to: "Oh! You must love to read." And while I do love to read, preferrably YA and Juvenile literature which is socially unacceptable unless one is activly involved in the education of children, I think beyond the books. Not only can a person borrow books at a public library but he or she can also download music, videos, books, and audiobooks to a computer, smartphone or e-reader. It is important to recognize all the avenues people are able to obtain infomation; books are not the only source of information and information is not only history and facts. Information comes from interacting with a person, sharing a story, listening, and talking. For preschoolers, social interaction through a story hour is important so they learn to interact with peers. For early tweens and teens, it's important to remember the importance of positive social interaction, adult role models, and creative activity. These developmental assets are key factors to create an environemnts for children to mature into responsible and healthy adults.
Check these out:
40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents
40 Developmental Assets for Middle Childhood
40 Developmental Assets for Children Grades K-3
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