Families are a child's first teacher -
the love of reading begins with you!
Did You Know?
By age 5, children’s brains have developed nearly 90 percent of their growth. When you talk to or with your child, you’re building important language connections in their brain. This is the solid foundation that’ll last a lifetime.
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Read together every day starting at birth.
Establish the habit of reading daily to your baby and at the same time. Even if you only read one page at first, it’s the everyday connection and conversation that helps build your child’s language and vocabulary skills. And remember to be patient - little ones have a short attention span!
Talk with your child all the time.
Let your child hear you talk about what you're seeing, doing, or thinking. Teach them a song or rhyme. As your child gets older, ask questions and engage in conversation together.
Play with your child every day.
Allow them to lead and you talk. Ask your child to show you what they want or like while you describe everything. Play time can be a fun activity to help your child build language and vocabulary skills.
When your child has a strong foundation in their home language, it helps them learn to speak, read, and write in additional languages! You can support your child’s future success by practicing these activities in your home language.
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LEARN MORE
Developmental Milestones:
Online Family Literacy Education Sites
Additional Services to Ensure Students are Ready for Success:
RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES
Story Time on Demand:
In-Person Story Time:
Access Free Books with a Library Card:
Books For Families
