Early Reading Basics

Early Reading Basics Reading does not come naturally; kids must learn how. Keep your kids on the road to reading with these articles, parent tips, and expert advice.

Your Child
Learn how your child develops language.
Toddlers: Talking About Me
Preschoolers: Using Language to Learn
All About Reading
Find out what you need to know about reading.
Get Ready to Read! Screening Tool
Get Ready to Read! Screening Tool (Spanish Version)
The Skills Kids Need to Read
A Foundation for Reading
More Than a Book: Raising Ready Readers
Phonics and Whole Language: We Need Both!
What You Can Do
Here's how you can help your child develop the skills she needs to learn to read.
Action Steps
Reading Is Not Just Second Nature
How to Raise a Reader
Reading Checklist: Birth to Six
5 Tips for Reluctant Readers
Activities
Try these suggestions!
Fifteen-Minute Reading Activities
Look for Books
Great Reads for Kids
Recommended Reading
More Activities
The Role of Toys and TV
Find out out the tube and toys have an impact on reading.
Toys as Tools for Learning
Rethinking Children's Play
More on Toys
Taking Charge of TV
More on TV
Other Resources
Find out if your child is on track with her reading-readiness skills.
Could It Be a Learning Disability?
When Reading Is Rough

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