Play, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready To ReadBabies
Nesting Fun
Exploring things that fit together is a favorite activity of babies. They love figuring things out! Get out some nesting blocks, stacking rings, or just a set of plastic mixing bowls or measuring cups that nest and let your little one play. They are having a great time while learning that some ... MoreToddlers
Make a Shape
Before children learn alphabet letters, they learn shapes. Before they write, they move their arms and bodies. Draw some giant shapes on the sidewalk with chalk or make some on the floor with tape. Walk around them, jump in them, drive cars over them or play in any way you like. Shapes ... MorePreschoolers
Simon Says Get Dressed!
Brrr! It’s getting chilly, time to bring out all of our warm clothes. Did you ever think about all of the different words that are involved with getting dressed? Play this version of Simon Says to introduce your child to new and different words. Collect a variety of winter apparel that is ... MoreAbout 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!
Bring your child to a library branch near you to discover all the Library has to offer, including storytimes, play-and-learn centers, creative, knowledgeable staff and, of course, books. For more information, email racingtoread@thelibrary.org.
Play and talk together!
5 Roads to Reading
Have fun reading books you and your child enjoy.
Play with sounds, songs and rhymes.- Create stories, play make-believe and let your child be the storyteller.
- Explore lots of words with your child.
- Find print everywhere. Play with words and letters.