Brush up on your A-B-Cs because Tuesday, September 8 is International Literacy Day! A celebration of its importance, especially as we guide our early learners on their own literacy journey, this day is the perfect opportunity to continue developing your child’s literacy skills.
And don’t forget, the most powerful ways to develop children’s literacy skills are also the simplest: talk to them, listen to them, read to them and write with them. When caring adults talk to kids about the world — from how recipes work to the rules of baseball — they are planting seeds of knowledge that will help kids grow into curious thinkers, readers and writers.
For tips, activities and some great reading lists, check out the PBS Parents articles and lists below!
Tips & activities to help foster literacy
Every Child Is a Reader (Even If They Can’t Yet Read the Words)
When most of us think about children and reading, we focus on reading the words. So let’s take a closer look at two other ways kids can read.
Learning at Home: 9 Early Literacy Activities
These activities will fill your home with letters, sounds and word fun and support your child’s reading and writing adventures!
Your Child’s a Poet, and Here’s How to Show It
There’s a really easy way to spice up your child’s reading and writing routine: poetry! Sprinkling poems into your usual mix can keep reading time fresh while boosting literacy skills.
Five Tips to Make Reading Fun for Your Child
Making reading fun for kids is easier than it may first seem. Here are some ideas to try all year round!
