Hennepin County Library - early literacy

• Overview
• Six skill areas
• Choosing books
• Fingerplays & songs

• Reading aloud - video clips
• Reading tips - many languages
• Making the most of your library
• More literacy websites

Overview

What is early literacy?

Helping your children get ready to learn to read. You are your child's first teacher.

What can I find here?

Tips to help children learn six basic literacy skills.

Lists of ideal books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Fun fingerplays, song and puppet resources.

Updated monthly with new fingerplays.

Video clips and ideas for reading aloud with very young children.

Reading tips in 16 languages.

How to use your library to promote your child's school readiness.

Websites for parents and for young children.

Featured book list:
Word Awareness