Every Child Ready to Read: Singing Tips
Singing to young children is critical. The development of phonological awareness, or the ability to hear and manipulate the smaller words in sounds, will help a child become ready to … Continued
Every Child Ready to Read: Reading Tips
Last week, a teenager walked into the Library and asked me for books that would teach their three year-old sibling to read. Apparently, the summer project they had been charged … Continued
When the Pictures Do the Talking – Wordless Books and Developing Narrative Skills
Narrative skills is the ability to describe things, talk about events and tell stories. A very useful (and entertaining) way to encourage the development and use of narrative skills is through the use of wordless picture books.
Best Books for Babies 2017
Research shows that sharing picture books with young children encourages the development of early literacy and language skills.
Pint-Sized Poetry
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate with your young child!
Making Connections: An Explanation of Print Awareness
Print awareness refers to a child’s understanding of the nature and uses of print. There are many ways to encourage the development of this early literacy skill in your young child.
Flex Your Fingers: Fine Motor Skills and Early Literacy
Why are fine motor skills so important for learning to read, and how can we help young children to develop strong fine motor abilities?
Introducing Early Literacy Braille Kits!
Did you know that only 10 percent of visually impaired children are learning to read braille? I think it’s fair to assume that the general sighted population would be outraged … Continued
A Summertime Early Learning Bucket List for Baby
Planning summer activities? Write a Summer Early Learning Bucket List. Read, talk, sing, play and write while enjoying warm weather and lots of sunshine.