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 at a consistent time. 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.
From day one, let your child hear you talk about what you’re seeing, doing, or thinking. Sing songs and share rhymes with them. As your child grows, begin asking questions and engaging in conversations together.
Play with your child every day.
Let your child take the lead while you talk. Ask them to show you what they want or enjoy, and describe what they’re doing as they play. Playtime can be a fun and effective way 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.
Resource Spotlight
We have a month’s worth of easy home activities to get you started followed by more resources to guide you on your journey to early literacy with your child.
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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