Early literacy
As your child’s first teacher in life, you play an important role in helping them develop early literacy skills. Explore these resources to learn more about how you can help your child develop their reading skills in everyday life.
Related reading and more
Vroom
Vroom provides science-based tips and tools to encourage healthy brain development in children ages birth to five. With these simple suggestions, you can add learning to mealtime, bathtime, bedtime, or anytime through positive, supportive experiences.
Podcasts
Explore these podcast episodes to learn more about building early literacy skills with your child.
Buzz Worlds
Learn about characteristics of a quality picture book.
Parent Podz
Explore language acquisition for early literacy.
Storytime Talks
Learn about literacy with North Liberty Community Library.
Online resources
- Get Ready to Read
- Browse assessments for early literacy skills, Kindergarten toolkit, skill-building activities, and early learning basics. Visit get ready to read
- Raising Readers
- Explore this resource to better understand early literacy and promote a love of reading in your home. visit raising readers
- Talking is Teaching
- Boost your child's early brain and vocabulary development through everyday activities. Find tips and other resources here. visit talking is teaching