A different theme each Lapsit guides the selection of books, songs and activities. Widenhofer developed the Lapsit curriculum several years ago around themes such as All About Me, Apples, Bathtime Fun, Bedtime and so on. Cunningham explains that the curriculum themes are set up so that you can attend for two straight years and not see a repeat. She works with the librarians to check on suggested books and find any new books relating to the theme for the day. And they are so kind to the people coming to Lapsits.
Parents also see the different ways kids respond to books.
And, of course, we hope that while at the library they go ahead and check out books to take home and read to their child. Lapsits are designed for parents and children ages 1 to 3. However, it's really left up to parents to decide if they should bring other siblings and when they should stop coming. They know the type of curriculum we offer and when their child has outgrown it. She also understands when parents bring along younger or older siblings, realizing it may be the only way a parent can attend.