The Palmetto Basics
The Palmetto Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life. The Spartanburg County Public Library has adopted the Basics as a parenting initiative serving families with children from birth to five years old. Our goal is to prepare all children in Spartanburg County for kindergarten.
Did you know that 80% of your baby’s brain is developed by the time they’re three years old? During these early years of brain growth, infants and toddlers absorb massive amounts of information from interacting with other people. This early learning becomes the foundation for all future learning.
You can help your baby’s brain grow by practicing The Basics. The Basics Board Game is the best way to track your progress with your child and earn a free Basics Blanket! Learn more below:
Instructions:
- Download the Basics Board Game or pick one up at your library.
- Practice a tip on the Basics Board Game with your child.
- Follow the path to complete the game. Color or mark the spaces as you go.
- Once you've completed all spaces, return to your library to receive a Basics Blanket. *Limit one blanket per family or group.
- Why are the Palmetto Basics for children five and younger?
The Palmetto Basics is a program that exists with the intent to develop kindergarten readiness skills. These skills happen before your child enters kindergarten. - Can I do the Basics Board Game with more than one child?
Yes! Only one Basics Board Game is necessary to complete the challenge for more than one child. You will receive one Basics Blanket per family or group. - Can we complete more than one Basics Board Game in a year?
Yes! The more sheets you complete, the more your child benefits. However, you can only earn one blanket a year.
Early Literacy & School Readiness Resources
Storytimes
Spartanburg County Public Libraries offers a variety of storytimes throughout the county at all of our locations.
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DayByDaySC
The South Carolina Day by Day Family Literacy Calendar is designed to be a tool to further develop early literacy skills that help young children become prepared for school or do better in school.
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FirstFiveSC
A responsive one-stop portal to learn about public programs and services to help with their child’s growth and development.
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Hello Family
Hello Family seeks to improve birth outcomes, reduce child abuse and neglect, and improve kindergarten readiness by providing a continuum of evidence-based services for all children born in the City of Spartanburg from prenatal care through age five.
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Spartanburg First Steps
Their mission is to help all young children in our county arrive at school ready to learn and prepared for success.
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BabyNet SC
BabyNet matches the special needs of infants and toddlers who have developmental delays with the professional resources available within the community.
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Help Me Grow
Helps parents sort through the clutter of raising healthy children. Whether you have concerns or simply want to learn more about your child’s development, HMG SC is here for you.
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