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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
woman reading photo 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, and song 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.




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