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MOBIUS Information
The Library's Literacy Program
Play, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready to Read
The Most Important Word
Your toddler probably has a favorite word -- and it isn't 'no!' The most important word to her is her name. She enjoys hearing it and soon she will enjoy looking at it. Her name symbolizes who she is and will likely be the first word she recognizes. Create an All About Me book for her that has her picture and name on the front. Inside, list her favorite things along with her name on each page. It is a fun way to bond and show her how special her name is!
Toddlers
New Versions of Classic Songs
While it's true that singing the same songs and rhymes is great for your children, sometimes we need something a little different. Fortunately, there are lots of adaptations of familiar songs! Creative authors have adapted traditional songs and rhymes to reflect different cultures and sometimes just for fun. Go to the Library to discover some retellings and then see if you can create your own!
Preschoolers
Babies
Explore Books!
Babies need to be able to play with board books with their hands and even their mouths. When they are allowed to hold, shake and turn a book in their hands, they are engaging in important work! Babies are figuring out how books work - which way is up and how to turn the pages. Sharing books with babies is an important first step in helping them develop a natural interest and love of reading!
Explore lots of words with your child.
Create stories, play make-believe and let your child be a storyteller.
Find print everywhere. Play with words and letters.
Play with sounds, songs and rhymes.
Have fun reading books you and your child enjoy.
About Racing to Read
Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they learn how to read and write. Reading, talking, singing, and playing with children from birth make learning to read easier!
Get more ideas for play at
our Play & Learn Centers!