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Welcome!Welcome back to the raising readers monthly newsletter! The raising readers website is a wonderful resource for parents, doctors, nurses, daycare providers and anyone else interested in children's books, literacy and health.
What is "early literacy"?Early literacy is all about what children know about reading before they actually read, write or attend school. This includes everything from a baby teething on a board book, to a clever four-year-old who memorizes text in a simple book. The first five years are the prime time for children to learn language. How does a child become "learning ready"?Reading aloud and introducing children to lots of everyday sounds and sights and objects builds early literacy skills and stimulates brain development. All of these things together make a child ready to learn when he starts school. The role of raising readersraising readers is NOT about teaching young children to read. It IS about helping children to enjoy reading and language by exposing them to colorful, wonderful books. Learn how to help your child become "learning ready" ! |
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