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Reading Together for Ages 3-5

Reading Together for Ages 3-5

Find expert advice and tips for raising a successful reader at every age and level.

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Read and Play: "Inside Outside"
by Rachael Taaffe
One sign of a great kid’s book? It inspires ideas, games, and activities that make the story come to life. Join us every month to discover...
Stories That Teach Life Lessons
Use books and stories to share values with a young child.
The Power of Story Time
Don't hesitate, reading together is one of the best ways to spend time with your tiny tot.
Reading to a Restless Toddler
Keep reading with toddlers, even when they have trouble sitting still.
Reading to Your Child
Learn to earn your child’s hard-won attention while reading.
Read With Me!
Savor special story times — they are good for you and your kids.
Book Time Is Together Time
Give your beginning reader a boost with lots of shared reading.
Share a Good Book
Increase your child’s “book smarts” by reading aloud.
Read It Again!
Find out how to mix it up with bedtime stories while giving kids the repetition they love.
The Book Connection
Nurture a love of reading to foster a strong parent-child bond.
Creating Closeness
by Sara Wilford
Books and conversation build your child's most important relationships.
The Read-Aloud Handbook
by Amy Kraft
Find even more reasons why it’s crucial to read to your child — of any age!
5 Easy Skills to Teach Kids During Read-Alouds
by Amy Mascott
Try these tips for enriching your young child’s reading experience.
Be a Reading Role Model
by Jessica Tom
If you want your child to be a good reader, be one yourself!
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