Birth to Six
read with your child
Early childhood is a magical time for learning and exploration, and there's so much for you and your young child to discover at your library!
You are the key to your child's success in reading
Read. Talk. Play.
There is a direct connection between reading aloud and later reading success. Ask your child questions as you read aloud, and talk about the pictures to involve your child in the story. Children who grow up in conversational homes - with parents who talk to them and encourage them to talk - have an edge over children who hear very little language. Have fun with word games and making up silly songs and rhymes. Children who play with sounds of words before they enter school are better prepared to learn to read.
Here's what you'll find in Birth to Six:
- Information about early literacy development and the importance of reading to young children
- Fun activities for your baby, toddler or preschooler
- Details about the library's early childhood programs for educators and for parents
- Educational products to promote early literacy