Building Reading Confidence
Encourage kids to read to younger siblings or pets to gain confidence.
Together, watch Abby Cadabby read to baby Marco, then invite kids to read a favorite book to younger siblings, friends, pets, stuffed animals, or dolls. They don’t need to be able to actually read the words in the book—they can use the pictures to tell the story. You can even record them reading (they’ll love listening to their own voices afterward, and they’ll know you’re proud of their efforts)! If you don’t have a book, kids can tell a story from their imagination—that also prepares kids for reading.
Buzzing About Books
As children grow, they can engage with books (and caring grown-ups!) in special ways.
My Favorite Part
Help little ones share special parts of stories in words and pictures.
Read with Me
Track your reading progress with some printable bookmarks!
A Star Reader
There are many steps to reading, and all are important to becoming a great reader. It’s a process!
The Perfect Book: An Act Along Story
Make story time more engaging by encouraging children to act out what they hear!
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.
