Vocabulary Walk
Turn a walk into a lesson about words like the father and daughter in this video.
Walking and talking—or even looking out the window—is a great way to engage children’s curiosity and begin conversations. Watch Elmo’s friend and her daddy go on a nature walk together, and then go on a walk of your own (it doesn’t even have to be in nature)!
You might look for kids on transportation: how many different types can you see? (bus, bike, truck, car). Or, talk about the different types of buildings that you see. (“That looks like an old building.” “That’s a skyscraper! Would you like to live in a building that tall?”)
Later, kids can draw pictures of what they observed. Help them label them, or dictate stories about them.
Buzzing About Books
As children grow, they can engage with books (and caring grown-ups!) in special ways.
A Star Reader
There are many steps to reading, and all are important to becoming a great reader. It’s a process!
One More Time
There are lots of different ways to share the same story, again and again!
Grow, Grow, Grow!
A story about Elmo and his daddy using a book to grow a flower.
Tips for Shared Reading with Children Birth to Three
Tips for using reading time to bond with your child and build their language and literacy skills.
Tips for Shared Reading with Children Three to Five
Tips to make shared reading a time for learning and connection.
A Mighty Voice
Finding confidence in the ways that you tell stories will make them even more special to the children you share them with.
