Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play

Research shows that ages 0-5 are the most important time for children to develop their brains and attitudes towards reading.  Help your children develop early literacy skills now and they will have an easier time learning to read when they start school.  Five of the best practices to prepare your child to read are talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.

Talking
Talking with children is one of the best ways to help them learn new words and information.

• Books that Inspire Talking

Singing
Singing songs are a natural way for children to learn about language.  It slows down language so children can hear the different sounds that make up words.

• Books for Singing Together

Reading
Reading together is the single most important way to help children get ready to read.

• Books to Read with Your Child

Writing
Writing and reading go together.  Scribbling and writing help children learn that written words stand for spoken language.

• Books that Promote Writing

Playing
Playing helps children put thoughts into words and think symbolically so they understand that spoken and written words can stand for real objects and experiences.

• Books that Encourage Playing

 

Story Time to Go

CMPL has created special kits called Story Time to Go which focus on the five practices (Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play).  Each themed kit has two books, rhymes, games, and manipulatives for you and your child.  A full list of kits can be found here.