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Children are made readers on the laps of

their parentsEmily Buchwald

Birth to 3

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What is Early Literacy?Early Literacy is the knowledge a child has about reading and writing before he or she

can actually read and write. Learning to read and write is essential to school success. The early introduction of the six pre-reading skills may improve development of language and

reading ability.

What Can You Do?Realize that what happens between birth and 5 years of age can make a difference for the rest of a child’s life. Parents and caregivers

make the difference just by doing some very simple things.


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Print Motivation

Loving BooksEnjoying books with your child

Ways to help your child get ready to read:

• Read books - even when your child is a newborn.

• Make book sharing time special.

• Let your baby or toddler see you reading.

• Children who enjoy being read to will want to learn how to read.

• Visit your library often.

Books to share with your baby:

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Peekaboo Bedtime by Rachel Isadora

Ten Tiny Babies by Karen Katz

Read aloud every day!


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Print Motivation

The Wheels on the Bus

The wheels on the bus go round and roundRound and round, round and round

The wheels on the bus go round and roundAll through the town

The doors on the bus go open and shutOpen and shut, open and shut

The doors on the bus go open and shutAll through the town

The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swishswish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish

The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swishAll through the town

The baby on the bus says “wah, wah, wahWah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah”

The baby on the bus says“Wah, wah, wah,” all through the town

The people on the bus say “Shhh, shhh, shhhShhh, shhh, shhh, shhh, shhh, shhh”

The people on the bus say “shhh, shhh, shhh”All through the town

The Mommy on the bus says “I love youI love you, I love you”

The Daddy on the bus says “I love you”All through the town



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Print Awareness

Using BooksNoticing print and handling books


• Use board books or cloth books.

• Let your child hold the book and turn the pages.

• Point to pictures and words as you say them.

• Hold the book upside down. See if your child turns the book around.

Books to share with your child:

Charlie Chick by Nick Denchfield

Peekaboo Kisses by Barney Saltzberg

So Big! by Dan Yaccarino



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Print Awareness

Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wallHumpty Dumpty had a great fall

All the king’s horses and all the king’s menCouldn’t put Humpty together again

This Little PigThis little pig went to marketThis little pig stayed at homeThis little pig had roast beef

This little pig had noneAnd this little pig cried, “wee wee wee

wee wee”All the way home

Where is Thumbkin

Where is Thumbkin?Where is Thumbkin?

Here I amHere I am

How are you today?Very well, I thank you

Run and playRun and play



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Letter Knowledge

ABC’sKnowing the names and sounds of

letters


• Read alphabet books with clear letters and pictures.

• Help your child see different shapes, including the shapes of letters.

• Explain what is the “same” and “different” between objects.

• Point out letters on toys, food boxes and other objects.


A You’re Adorable by Martha Alexander

Kipper’s A to Z by Mick Inkpen

Max’s ABC by Rosemary Wells



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Letter Knowledge

Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-OAnd on his farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O

With a “moo-moo” here and a “moo-moo” thereHere a “moo” there a “moo”

Everywhere a “moo-moo”Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O

Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-OAnd on his farm he had a pig, E-I-E-I-O

With an “oink-oink” here and an “oink-oink” thereHere an “oink” there an “oink”

Everywhere an “oink-oink”With a “moo-moo” here and a “moo-moo” there

Here a “moo” there a “moo”Everywhere a “moo-moo”

Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O

Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-OAnd on his farm he had a horse, E-I-E-I-OWith a “neigh-neigh” here and a “neigh-

neigh” thereHere a “neigh” there a “neigh”

Everywhere a “neigh-neigh”With an “oink-oink” here and an “oink-oink” there

Here an “oink” there an “oink”Everywhere an “oink-oink”

With a “moo-moo” here and a “moo-moo” thereHere a “moo” there a “moo”

Everywhere a “moo-moo”Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O



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Phonological Awareness

SoundsBeing able to hear the sounds that

make up words


• Say nursery rhymes so that your child hears words that rhyme.

• Make up your own silly rhymes.

• Sing songs. Singing songs is a good way to help your child hear syllables in words.

• Add actions as you sing and rhyme. This helps your child break down language into separate words.


Ten in the Den by John Butler

Mama Mama by Jean Marzollo

My Very First Mother Goose edited by Iona Opie



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Phonological Awareness

Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory dickory dockThe mouse ran up the clock

The clock struck oneThe mouse ran downHickory dickory dock


The clock struck twoAnd down he flew

Hickory dickory dock


The clock struck threeThe mouse said “wee”



The clock struck fourThe mouse said “no more”


Itsy Bitsy SpiderThe itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spoutDown came the rain and washed the spider out

Out came the sun and dried up all the rainAnd the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again



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Vocabulary

WORDSKnowing the names of things


• Talk with your child about what is going on around you.• When your baby babbles or your child talks, listen carefully and answer.• Ask your child lots of questions.• Speak clearly and use short sentences. Repeat yourself when your child shows interest.• Read and speak in the language most comfortable for you.• Read together every day. Name the pictures as you point to them - this helps children learn new words.


Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin

No Matter What by Emma Dodd

Daddy Hug by Tim Warnes



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Vocabulary

I’m a little teapotI’m a little teapotShort and stout

Here is my handleHere is my spout

When I get all steamed upHear my shout

Just tip me overAnd pour me out

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lambMary had a little lamb

Its fleece was white as snowAnd everywhere that Mary went, Mary went,

Mary wentAnd everywhere that Mary went

The lamb was sure to go

Twinkle, Twinkle Little StarTwinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you areUp above the world so highLike a diamond in the skyTwinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are



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Narrative Skills

StorytellingBeing able to tell or retell a story


• Tell your child stories.

• Talk to your child about what you are doing.

• Encourage your toddler to tell you about things. Listen patiently and ask questions.

• Read favorite books again and again.

• Talking with children develops comprehension skills that will help them understand what they read.


Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill

I Went Walking by Sue Williams

The Napping House by Audrey Wood



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Narrative Skills

Hey Diddle Diddle

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddleThe cow jumped over the moon

The little dog laughed to see such sportAnd the dish ran away with the spoon

Pat-a-CakePat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s manBake me a cake as fast as you can

Roll it and pat it and mark it with a “B”And put it in the oven for baby and me

Grand Old Duke of York

The grand old Duke of YorkHe had ten thousand men

He marched them up to the top of the hillAnd he marched them down againAnd when they’re up, they’re up

And when they’re down, they’re downAnd when they’re only halfway up

They’re neither up nor down



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WHAT TO EXPECT AT STORY TIME

Baby Time:

Enjoy the chance to interact with your baby sharing stories, songs

and play time.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time:

A chance for your child to experience stories, songs, crafts

and peer interaction.

Story Time is a learning experience. This may be your child’s first experience in a group setting. Don’t expect your child to sit still or participate in every activity. It is expected that young children are full of energy. Participate with your child and have fun together.

Extend the Story Time experience at home by sharing the songs and rhymes you’ve learned. Allow your child to select books before or after Story Time.



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