FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY FRISCO, TX
READY TO READ RAILROAD AT FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
The space is structured around a four car long train with a locomotive, coal car, passenger car, and caboose. The train cars contains interactive activities including its out-facing sides. A little Frisco station/freight depot, located along a railroad tie fence, houses various STEM activities and a ticket counter. Next to the depot is an area specifcally designed for babies. The Ready to Read Railroad’s activities are designed with an emphasis on purposeful play to encourage the development of school readiness skills. These include self-control, independent play, instilling curiosity and imagination, language skills, perseverance, and the ability to maintain motivation.