Parent Teacher Collection

• "Each library branch houses a selection of books providing parents and caregivers with creative ideas to enhance their experience with children from birth through 8th grade. PTC items can be requested at a branch, online or via phone." (from Child Care Provider Resources brochure)

• How to search for PTC materials in the catalog:

• Or highlight titles for: (maybe have a separate heading for "books to read with your child" on the topics, as appropriate)
• Curriculum ideas—different age/grade levels,
• Homeschool
• School Topics: reading, math, "what every 1st Grader should know, etc"
• Let's Get Creative—art, building projects
• Special Concerns (or Let's Talk About) - bullying, dealing with loss, potty training, birds n' bees