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Walk & Talk
Spark conversations by pointing out new objects.
What are kids pointing at or looking at? Adults can “narrate” the world even for the youngest child.
Print this guide. In this workshop, you’ll organize a family “walking tour” to help spark conversations between parents and children. This page provides step-by-step activity ideas and talking points.
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My Favorite Part
Help little ones share special parts of stories in words and pictures.
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Read with Me
Track your reading progress with some printable bookmarks!
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The Perfect Book: An Act Along Story
Make story time more engaging by encouraging children to act out what they hear!
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Buzzing About Books
As children grow, they can engage with books (and caring grown-ups!) in special ways.
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A Star Reader
There are many steps to reading, and all are important to becoming a great reader. It’s a process!
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Grow, Grow, Grow!
A story about Elmo and his daddy using a book to grow a flower.
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One More Time
There are lots of different ways to share the same story, again and again!