It is natural to think that children struggling with beginning reading may just need more time to settle in and that they will catch...
You can spark your toddler’s interest in the alphabet simply by talking and pointing to letters while you share a cozy reading session!
Two young children fall in love with a stray dog that joins them during a family picnic at the park. They play with him all day and even give him a name - Willy. The children want to take Willy home, but their mom and dad say no. What will happen to Willy?
The rhythm and rhyme of this story will delight young children, especially three-year-olds. Be prepared to read this preschool book again and again!
Mama Llama puts Baby Llama to bed. Baby Llama calls for his mama. When she doesn’t come immediately, his cries become louder and more frantic. There’s lots of llama drama until Mama Llama arrives to make everything better.
What do young children love? They love silliness and predictability. In this book, the author delivers both. Young children love to sing along with the silly rhymes.
What foods has your child tried? Can you think of fruits and veggies beyond the standard apples, oranges, carrots, and broccoli? The colorful foods illustrated in this simple book will have you and your child wanting to try to “eat the alphabet!”
Lola Loves Stories, and in this delightful book it is easy to see that she not only loves when they are read to her, but she also loves to bring the stories to life through dramatic play.
A child who starts writing and drawing first may start reading earlier. The beginning stages of writing include drawing, and this activity encourages you to start a file for your child’s writing to show progress over time.
Having fun with activities that build your child’s fine motor skills will build her confidence and the ability to use her hands. This activity provides a fun way for your child to practice her emerging drawing and writing skills outside.
Children love to recognize and write their own names. At 3 years old, children can learn to spot the letters in their names, especially the first letter. This activity provides your child with failure-free practice in tracing her name - one step toward believing she is a writer.
Your 3-year-old has gained good control over her large muscles and probably enjoys hopping, running and jumping all over your house. She is also probably able to follow simple two-step instructions. This activity combines these skills in a fun way, allowing your child to practice listening for beginning sounds.
