Evening Play & Learn at Alderete Park

While children play and learn all day long, sometimes it's difficult for the grown-ups to join them. Come out to Alderete Park (300 Aurora Ave, San Antonio, TX 78228) 6:00-7:00 PM on Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2 and 9 for your chance to talk, sing, read, write, and play together as the sun dips towards the horizon. 

Spring Break Play & Learn

Play & Learn at Woodlawn Lake Park Island House

Little Read Wagon will have Play & Learn 9:30-11:00 AM on Tuesdays, February 14, 21, and 28 at Woodlawn Lake Park Island House. Just look for the cozy stone building next to the big pavilion and playground.

Tomorrow at Northridge Park

 Please join us for Play & Learn October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 8, and 15 at Northridge Park, 821 Chevy Chase Dr, 78209. We'll be there every Tuesday, 9:30-11:00AM for lots of early literacy fun.

Evening Play & Learn at Millers Pond

Our next Play & Learn series begins Tuesday, September 6 at Millers Pond Park. This short, September-only series is unique! The Play & Learn session will be 6:00-7:00PM in the pavilion.

Get Ready for Summer!

The Little Read Wagon team is looking forward to a summer filled with reading and fun! Please plan to join us for Play & Learn at either Southside Lions Park or Walker Ranch Park. No registration required. Please come prepared for the weather and to play together.

Southside Lions Park East, Pavilion #4

Pecan Valley Drive opposite Hiawatha (map)

Tuesdays, June 14-July 19

9:30-11:00 a.m.

Walker Ranch Park

12603 West Avenue (map)

Thursdays, June 16-July 21

9:30-11:00 a.m.

Play & Learn at Acme Park

Our next Play & Learn series begins Thursday, April 7 and runs through Thursday May 12 at Acme Park (534 S Acme Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237). Look for us every Thursday, 9:30-11:00 AM in the pavilion. Access the park from SW 42nd Street for convenient parking. See you there!

https://www.sanantonio.gov/historic/News/Announcements/TabId/3147/ArtMID/14321/ArticleID/2307/Acme-Park.aspx

Island House Play & Learn

Thursday, February 25 will be our last Play & Learn at Woodlawn Lake Park. But, there's a twist! We'll be at the Woodlawn Island House. To get to the Island House just enter the park at the corner of S. Josephine Tobin and Ashby. You'll see our van and Play & Learn sign.

We hope to see you at 9:30am. Meanwhile, here's a hint about what we'll be reading:

http://sapl.sat.lib.tx.us/record=b2016156~S1

Paint, paint, and more paint!

Are you planning to join us for Play & Learn on February 18? Be sure to wear your purple Play & Learn t-shirt or clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. We'll be exploring and using child-safe paint in many different ways to help build writing skills and get our children ready to read.

http://sapl.sat.lib.tx.us/record=b1766045~S1

February 18, 2016
9:30-11:00AM
Woodlawn Lake Community Room (adjacent to the Gym)
1103 Cincinnati Ave.

Play & Learn Make-and-take

If you are joining us at Woodlawn Community Room this Thursday, please bring an empty, dry, plastic bottle with a cap. We'll be making something you can take home to extend the morning's play with your child. 

Return to Woodlawn Community Room

Little Read Wagon will return to the Woodlawn Community Room (adjacent to the gym) this Thursday, January 21, 9:30-11:00 for some free Play & Learn fun! Join us on any or all of the next six Thursdays for plenty of talking, singing, reading, writing and playing together.

What: Play & Learn
Where: Woodlawn Community Room, 1103 Cincinnati Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201
When: Every Thursday, January 21-February 25, 9:30-11:00AM
Who: You and your child/grandchild/neighbor/friend who is not yet in school
Why: Getting ready to read and ready for school is lots of fun!

Each week we'll emphasize one of the five pre-reading practices of Every Child Ready to Read. Adults and children will engage in a variety of activities together such as art, dramatic play, sensory play, and of course lots of books to enjoy. Each child who participates will receive a free book of their choosing to add to their home library.

Questions? Call 207-2531.

One more visit to Millers Pond

Tomorrow at 9:30 will be our last Play & Learn of 2015! If you haven't had a chance to join us under the pavilion at Millers Pond, here are a few reasons you might want to make the trip:

1. Sunny and cool weather in the forecast. Wearing a light jacket or sweater would be wise.
2. Ducks! When you and your child aren't busy with the play dough, blocks or other activities, the ducks provide plenty of opportunities for observation. But, please, don't feed them. This article from Audubon explains why.
3. Fun early literacy interactions: We'll have books and activities as usual for you and your child to enjoy together while building pre-reading skills. Plus, you might make some new friends.

https://sapl.sat.lib.tx.us/record=b1956372~S1

If you aren't able to go to Millers Pond tomorrow, please consider joining us at the Woodlawn Community Room, adjacent to Woodlawn Gym, beginning January 21, 2016. 

Rain in the forecast?

According to the National Weather Service, there may be thunderstorms during this Thursday's Play & Learn at Millers Pond. Thanks to the large pavilion at Millers Pond, we can have Play & Learn even in the rain! The program will be cancelled only if there is flooding in the area or other hazardous conditions.

See you Thursday!

Fishing and More at Millers Pond

On Thursday, October 15 at 9:30AM Little Read Wagon will begin a new Play & Learn series at Millers Pond Park. We'll continue to bring fun early litearcy activities to Millers Pond every Thursday through November 19. This park on the southwest side of San Antonio has a big pavilion so we can have our programs rain or shine. The park also has a lovely lake with a one-mile trail if you'd like to go for a stroll, and a playscape for preschoolers and daring toddlers. Certainly we'll have some pretend fishing as an activity! 

If you would like to introduce your children to real fishing, Millers Pond is one of two Neighborhood Fishin' locations in San Antonio. Visit this page for more information about fishing regulations: http://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/management/stocking/urban/regulations.phtml Please note that children under 17 fish for free, but adults must have a freshwater license.

Your child's development

It's not unusual for parents and caregivers to have concerns about how a child is developing. We'll have a special guest at this Thursday's Play & Learn to share child development information and answer some of your questions!

Can't make or wait for Play & Learn this Thursday? Try visiting http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/resources/developmentmilestones.shtml for a simple list of developmental milestones.

It's time again for Play & Learn!

The Little Read Wagon team took a short break to recuperate from our summer Play & Learn programs and prepare for the fall. Beginning August 26 and 27 you have two opportunities to join us for Play & Learn:
Wednesdays 10:00-10:45 AM at Central Library (Story Room)
Thursdays 9:30-11:00 AM at Olympia Park (August 27-September 24)

Our full Play & Learn schedule for the year will be available soon!

Tour of Parks

In preparation for the next year, Little Read Wagon staff is considering several City of San Antonio parks as possible Play & Learn sites. Which parks do you enjoy visiting with your family?

Visit the Parks and Recreation website for the full list of parks maintained by the City of San Antonio.

Can you identify this park?

Hint: It is on the South side of town and begins with a "T".

Can you name two places that start with "W" and are lots of fun?

Yes! Our Play & Learn locations for the rest of July: Woodlawn Lake and Walker Ranch Park!

On Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 the Little Read Wagon team will bring Play & Learn to the Woodlawn Lake Community/Wi-Fi Room. Look for us at the corner of Cincinnati and Alexander, on the south end of the tile-roofed gym.

On Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30 we will be at Walker Ranch Park. Please access the park from West Avenue. We'll be in the pavilion and playground area.

Programs at both locations begin at 9:00am. This week we'll be exploring birds and bugs.

Walker Ranch Park Pavilion and Playground

I am an artist!

This week at Play & Learn we are exploring what it means to be an artist. This includes lots of opportunities for creative expression. Join us on Thursday at 9:00am at Martin Luther King Park (rain or shine, barring any flooding!) for some color mixing, singing, dancing, sewing, sculpting and reading fun!

Even if you don't make it to Play & Learn, perhaps you'd enjoy this book by one of our favorite authors. It's available in English and Spanish.

CANCELED: Today's Play & Learn at Martin Luther King Park

Due to flooding in the immediate area and forecast continued heavy rain, this morning's Play & Learn at Martin Luther King Park is canceled. Weather permitting, Play & Learn will resume next week. Please stay safe if you are out and about today!