Play, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready To ReadBabies
Books Everywhere!
Make your home say, "Readers live here!" Help your baby learn that reading happens everywhere by keeping books all over your house. Keep books for yourself and your little one in every room: bedrooms, the living room, the kitchen, even the bathroom! When babies see books everywhere ... MoreToddlers
My Day
Our days are so busy! With so much going on in our child's life, it is important to take a few moments to reflect on your day. Make talking about your day part of your routine. Talk with your little one about the things he did that day and places he went. It is a great way to build a strong ... MorePreschoolers
Sign Search
Letters and words are all around us -- on signs! Road signs, store signs and billboards are perfect tools for teaching kids about letters and print. Next time you are out and about, see how many signs your child can recognize. Start collecting pictures of some familiar signs from flyers and ... 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.
Young babies Love Books!
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.