Play, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready To ReadBabies
First Marks
Have you ever noticed your baby play with her food by pushing it around her high chair tray with her fingers? She is making her first attempts at writing! While her marks don't have meaning yet, she is discovering that she can make them, which is the first step. Have fun with this stage by ... MoreToddlers
Busy Books for Busy Kids
It seems that as soon as toddlers can walk they are constantly on the move! This is a good thing. Their bodies are working hard to master movement which will allow their brains to do more complex things like talk, read and solve problems. Reading time doesn't have to stop just because your ... MorePreschoolers
Bug Hunt
Have you ever noticed your child become fascinated by watching a bug? Encourage your child's curiosity and love of nature by looking for bugs in your backyard or at the park. Bring along a magnifying glass if you have one, and a notebook and pencil to record your findings. When you find a ... 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.
Playing pretend builds imagination!
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.