The Smithtown Library has Great Books for Parents and Teachers!

Do You Know About Our Parent-Teacher Collection?

Each library location has a collection that contains materials useful for those who work with children - parents, teachers and caregivers. These materials can help you with questions about the new Common Core State Standards, child development, potty training, home schooling and more.  Take a look at a sampling of some of our new titles, if you would like to request any please give us a call at 631-360-2480.

Common Core Curriculum Maps in English Language Arts, Grades K-5.

“The first books to present specific guidance for teaching the Common Core State Standards. Forty-three states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands have signed on to adopt the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The need for curriculum guides to assist teachers in helping students meet these standards has become imperative. Created by teachers, for teachers, the research-based curriculum maps in this book present a comprehensive, coherent sequence of thematic units for teaching the skills outlined in the CCSS for English language arts in Grades K-5. The maps address every standard in the CCSS, yet are flexible and adaptable to accommodate diverse teaching styles. Each grade is broken down into six units that include focus standards, suggested works, sample activities and assessments, lesson plans, and more Teachers can use the maps to plan their year and craft their own more detailed lesson plans Any teacher, school, or district that chooses to follow the Common Core maps can be confident that they are adhering to the standards"-- Provided by publisher.

The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family by Ken Denmead.

You and your child can: build homemade robots from scratch; assemble customized, kick-butt blowguns; rig a death-defying zip line in the backyard; write and direct your own action-packed, stop-motion movies; hack into mechanical toys to add cool electronic twists. Filled with step-by-step illustrations, contributions from geek celebrities, extra credit side bars, and much more, the latest installment of the Geek Dad series makes every weekend a magical opportunity for discovery.

25 Foods Kids Hate : -- And How to Get Them Eating 24 by Fiona Faulkner.

Children's cookery expert, writer, broadcaster and all around 'foodie' Fiona Faulkner runs 'Toddler Chef' workshops, helping parents and children to overcome their fussy food habits. She works extensively with schools, pre-schools and nurseries.

The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids : How to Plan Memorable Family Adventures and Connect Kids to Nature written by Helen Olsson ; illustrations by Scotty Reifsnyder.

Outlines economical options for family camping vacations, sharing irreverent, anecdotal, and practical guidelines for families with young children while explaining how to select gear and address needs with a minimum of stress.