Early Literacy
We can help your child on the path to success. Learn and practice pre-reading skills, develop an increased vocabulary & attention span, and nurture a lifelong love of reading!
Storytimes
January 20, 2021
LIVE ONLINE: Preschool Storytime with Martha
January 22, 2021
LIVE ONLINE! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group
January 25, 2021
LIVE ONLINE: Toddler Storytime with Martha
January 27, 2021
LIVE ONLINE: Preschool Storytime with Martha
January 29, 2021
LIVE ONLINE! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group
Books Build Better Brains
Audiobooks & eBooks, Streaming Video, and More
Five Practices to Support Early Literacy
The term early literacy simply means what a child knows about reading and writing before he or she learns to read and write. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Children are learning from you all the time, and the great news is that the best way to promote early literacy is through five easy practices that you are probably already doing with your child every day — reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing. Here are some ideas to make these five practices fun and rewarding for both of you.
Additional Resources
vroom.org
Free, science-based tips and tools help parents and caregivers give children a great start in life today—and an even better future.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
A simple, innovative yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills.
Starfall
Free and low-cost experiences that let children learn through exploration.
PBS Kids
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows.
Storyline Online
Celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Story Time from Space
Astronauts read stories and conduct experiments from the International Space Station
Reading Rockets
Resources to help struggling readers build phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
Common Sense Media
Families and teachers everywhere trust Common Sense for expert reviews, objective advice, helpful tools, and so much more.