
Language and the Brain
Explore the many ways that children learn language from zero to three.
All of the information about language in this interactive piece will help you understand and enrich your child’s communication skills. As you explore the information in this interactive piece, consider:
- Taking screenshots or jotting down notes or questions when you see something you want to think more about.
- Making notes of any questions you’d like to ask your child’s pediatrician.
- Sharing interesting and helpful information you’ve learned with other adults in your child’s life.

Read with Me
Track your reading progress with some printable bookmarks!

The Perfect Book: An Act Along Story
Make story time more engaging by encouraging children to act out what they hear!

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!

Grow, Grow, Grow!
A story about Elmo and his daddy using a book to grow a flower.

One More Time
There are lots of different ways to share the same story, again and again!

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.