Young readers can experience a wide range of motivation levels. Some kids love reading and begin to devour all the print they can get their hands on; others might struggle through each new sentence; and everything in between. One way to strengthen readers’ interest and enthusiasm toward books is through interactive support in a positive […]
Literacy—the ability to read, write, and utilize language—begins developing early in life. Infants naturally respond to oral expression and language around them. Babies learn to communicate verbally and eventually say their first words by repeating what they hear. Toddlers start using words, forming sentences, building a vocabulary, and recognizing the importance of print in their […]
Pre-readers are children who understand the concept of reading but don’t know how to read yet. Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners are often pre-readers. Even if they haven’t learned phonics or the alphabet, they’re still experiencing an important stage of early literacy. As a parent, you play a major role in nurturing your child’s literacy development […]
Since 1995, World Book Day has been a worldwide celebration of books and reading. It should come as no surprise that this is one of our favorite days of the year. We’re kicking off the celebration with a week of World Book Day events! We will be hosting five author read-aloud events for a unique […]