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Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Research shows that children get ready to read years before they start school.

Parents of newborns, toddlers and preschoolers can be prepared for their critical role as their children's first teacher by familiarizing themselves with the SIX PRE-READING SKILLS. Download the brochure.

Click on a link to see tips for practicing the skill and a reading list of books that support the skill.

Print Awareness (How Books Work)

Print Motivation (Love Books & Reading)

Phonological Awareness (Play With Sounds)

Vocabulary (Learn New Words)

Narrative Skills (Tell Stories)

Letter Knowledge (Letters Make Up Words)

Visit these websites for more information:

Recommended books for adults:

Updated 1/12
storyblock screenshotSongs and rhymes that build readers including the words and literacy tips from StoryBlocks.

Song and rhymes running continuously on the Rocky Mountain PBS Site.

Money from Linda's memorial contributed to the production of these video clips. Linda was a former Westminster Public Library youth services associate who loved doing early literacy story times.

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