Early Literacy
TIPS for parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, friends:
- When you are reading, move away from TV and and toys.
- Involve children: have them choose books, lift flaps, turn pages, and repeat words.
- Ask children questions about the book.
- Keep lots of books around so you can read anywhere at any time!
- Have fun reading!
TIPS for teachers and childcare providers:
- Build a routine for reading time.
- Hold the book so children can see the pictures.
- Choose shorter books for toddlers.
- Toddlers hear language even if they move while you read.
- Ask preschoolers questions about the book.
- Use fingerplays and songs to keep children involved.
- Babies should be in the same room while you read with older children.
- Babies need one-on-one reading time, too.
- Give children many opportunities to look at books on their own.
- Have fun reading!
