EARLY
LITERACY
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Early Literacy
Books can be an important way to help children cope with big feelings, new situations and developmental milestones, especially when read together with a loving caregiver. The following list of topics contain stories recommended by our Parenting Educators.
For information on creating a literacy-rich environment to support your child’s development, the following local and national resources are recommended:
BABIES NEED WORDS EVERY DAYÂ –Â Designed to bridge the 30 Million Word Gap by providing parents with proven ways to build their children’s literacy skills.Â
ESSENTIALS OF EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION (NAEYC) – Research on literacy development in young children.
JBRARY.COMÂ –Â Story time blog with book recommendations, finger plays and online resources.
MANATEE COUNTY LIBRARIESÂ –Â Books, local story times and literacy resources.
MIND IN THE MAKING – Promoting Executive Function Life Skills and the science of children’s learning.Â
SARASOTA COUNTY LIBRARIESÂ –Â Books, local story times and literacy resources.
STORY TIME KATIE – Songs, rhymes, finger plays and book recommendations from a children’s librarian.
TALKING IS TEACHINGÂ –Â Tips and tools for talking, reading and singing to your child to help them develop the brain connections they need.
TOO SMALL TO FAILÂ – Helps parents, communities, and businesses take specific actions to improve the health and well-being of children from birth to age five.
Partners In Play® (PIP) at Your Neighborhood Library
Enjoy special play time with your child. Meet our friendly and experienced Parenting Educators and Early Literacy Specialist and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.