Play, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready To ReadBabies
Colors All Around
So many colors to see and talk about! Baby may be just starting to notice colors so it is a good time to begin describing the beautiful colors she sees. When she picks up a toy, describe the color and compare it to something else the same color (like her shirt). These fun conversations show ... MoreToddlers
What Can You Do With a...?
Toddlers love to explore their world and see what they can do! Any item can be interesting to a toddler, which is why they play with boxes & pots and pans as much as they play with toys. Nurture this interest by giving your little one some empty boxes, containers with lids, pots and pans, ... MorePreschoolers
Write it Down!
By preschool age, many children have a desire to write, especially if they have been around a lot of words. Now is a great time to help your little one practice her emerging writing by giving her plenty of paper, pencils or crayons, and time to practice. What should she write? Anything she is ... More
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!
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.
Our toys include ideas for playing!
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.