Posts Tagged ‘literacy’
Follow and Stretch Brain Builders
There’s one word that likely comes to mind when you think of toddlers: WHY? Why is the sky blue? Why do we brush our teeth? Why do I have to go to sleep? Constantly asking “why?” is a sign your child’s brain is growing! They are curious and want to learn all about the world around them. Vroom can help you make the most of the whys through the Brain Building Basics of Follow and Stretch.
Read MoreRace to Readiness
Our Partners at Read Aloud 15 Minutes launched a “Race to Readiness” campaign. Inspired by race cars and the goal of 500 minutes of reading aloud, this campaign is designed to help prepare kids for a successful future.
Read MoreRead Aloud Tips for Babies and Toddlers
Research shows that reading aloud with children is the single most important thing you can do to prepare a child for reading and learning. Our partners at Read Aloud 15 Minutes national campaign promotes parents and caregivers reading aloud to their children at least 15 minutes every day starting at birth.
Read MoreBack to School Reading Activities
In September, school is back in full-swing nationwide. Our partners at Read Aloud 15 Minutes have activity sheets to help kids have a successful school year. If you have young ones headed off to kindergarten or children with older siblings, share these resources with their parents.
Read MoreShared Reading
Language is a key part of early childhood education and helps lay the foundation for success in school. Reading storybooks and discussing them has been proven to enhance caregiver-child literacy interactions, ignite children’s reading enthusiasm, and develop their literacy skills. Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities have new bilingual resources to help with shared reading.
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