Reading together every day is also a wonderful way to bond with your child. Reading 1,000 books is not as hard as it might ...

Growing up, my mom and dad read me a picture book the night before I started each new school year. When bedtime came, I would curl up in bed next to my parents—and my dog—and listen intently as they ...

The first day of kindergarten is a big milestone for kids and their grown-ups alike. It’s a time full of excitement, curiosity and plenty of butterflies in the stomach. One of the best ways to help ...

Kindergartners who are 5- and 6-year-old beginning readers need to read nonfiction books as well as fiction books. They’ll practice different comprehension skills & learn how to read for information.

BOISE, Idaho — Treasure Valley librarians are on a mission to get children reading as much as possible as soon as possible with the launch of a new literacy initiative. The Boise Public Library is the ...

Anxiety, making new friends, learning to share: These 12 titles will prepare young readers for whatever their first day of school may have in store. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book ...

An impressive amount of reading! Congratulations to Nathaniel Glynn for successfully completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Lepper Library. Nathaniel received a certificate of ...

Are you familiar with the slogan “Talk, Read, Sing”? These three activities help children create a foundation for oral language, which is essential to reading. By building oral language, children ...

The Columbus Public Library has an exciting challenge for kids ages 0 through 5: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. My kids ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California to begin universal screening of kindergarten through second-grade students for reading difficulties, ...