Reading with Baby & Toddler 

   The foundation for literacy is built during the years from birth to preschool age. This is fundamental preparatory time we should not overlook. Wordplay, songs, nursery rhymes, and environmental print will begin to draw your little one into the wonderful world of language!

Build a Library

What is Environmental Print?

Nature Walk

ABCs, Phonics & Print Conventions

   The three most fundamental concepts a youngster must be taught in order to become a pre-reader are: the alphabet, phonemic awareness, and book/print conventions.  All three concepts are interdependent and form the basis for future reading instruction.  If great care is taken in presenting these concepts to little ones, the percentage of those that experience reading difficulties at a later age, will drop dramatically.  

Letter Fun

Name Games

ABC Basketball

Loving Literature  “

   Children who love literature are motivated to read. Those who love to read will do so frequently and thus, become better readers and learners. Take time to have fun reading with your child. These joyful learning experiences will help to create independent readers!

Flashlight Reading

The Book Fairy

Make-Up Characters

Puppet Reading