Language & Art
Explore pictures and paintings to teach your child new words.
Talking about pictures and paintings is a great way to let kids know you’re interested in what’s going on in their imaginations. It’s also a great way to begin conversations and help kids learn new words!
Watch the video together. Later, let kids draw or scribble, then talk about what they’ve drawn: “Can you tell me more about this?” “Let’s make up a story about what is happening in your picture.” “I see you used a lot of dark red in this picture. Look, my sweater is dark red, too.”
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.
