Snuggle Up with a Story
Use snuggle stories to cuddle up and Love Books! Read MorePlay, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready To ReadBabies
Animal Sounds
Have fun making animal sounds with baby! Point to pictures of farm animals and use your most animated voice to make the sounds. Do the same with pictures of other animals. MoreToddlers
Picture Walk
Grab a book, magazine or even a newspaper and explore the pictures together. Use this opportunity to talk about new things you may not have discussed before. Describe what you see and follow your child's lead. You will find all kinds of things to talk about and build your child's ... MorePreschoolers
Firsts
Life is full of firsts for young children: the first step, first word, first time they tie their shoes and many more. These are important parts of our lives so we need to tell stories about them! Tell your child about all of her firsts and encourage her to tell others the stories too. 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!
When children play they learn!
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.