Everybody Reads
It’s never too early – start now!
Studies show that when children start out behind in school, they stay
behind – even through high school. It’s
never too early to start introducing books - you can guide your child with books before
they can read, speak, or even sit up!
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Early Literacy
Research by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) show
that there are Six Early Literacy Skills which make it easier for children
to learn to read:
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- Narrative Skills
- Include the ability to describe things and events and to tell stories
- Letter Knowledge
- Knowing that letters are different from each other, that the
same letter can look different, and that each letter has
a name and is related to sounds
- Print Awareness
- Noticing print, knowing how to handle a book,
and understanding how to follow the written words on a page
- Print Motivation
- A child's interest in and enjoyment of books
- Phonological Awareness
- The ability to hear and play with the smaller sounds in words
- Vocabulary
- Knowing the names of things
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Research has shown that by engaging in activities that develop these skills, parents and caregivers can do
a great deal to assist children in important brain development that actually improves
their ability to learn to read when they are older!
The 20 Minute Miracle
Reading with children for as little as 20 minutes a day will help give them the skills they need to become
proficient readers -- it's as simple as that! A few minutes here, and a few minutes there can add up very quickly
to 20 minutes.
We Are Here to Help
Every Allen County Public Library location offers storytimes and
special programs for preschool children that emphasize Early Literacy Skills.
Stop by or call any branch
location for information or view our programs online:
Resources from the Literacy Alliance
The following information is provided by The Literacy Alliance of Fort Wayne.
Clicking on the links below will open documents that contain helpful literacy information.
Documents are in PDF format, and require Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free program that may already be loaded
on your computer or can be downloaded here: Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Online Resources
Born Learning
http://www.bornlearning.org/
Designed to help adults turn everyday activities into fun learning opportunities for young children.
Literacy Connections: Promoting Literacy and a Love of Reading
http://www.literacyconnections.com/index.php
Includes practical and current information for parents, teachers, and caregivers, to promote a love
of reading and literacy at every stage of life.
Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
http://www.rif.org
Promotes literacy and reading to all ages, this site is organized by age groups with appropriate information for each.
Reading Rockets
http://www.readingrockets.org/families
Tips for parents and teachers to help encourage a love of reading.
Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.org
Provides information for parents and caregivers of young children on the health and development of infants and toddlers.
Comments and suggestions can be sent to Becky White at
bwhite@acpl.lib.in.us,
or to Mary R. Voors, Manager, Children's Services at mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us.
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