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Early Literacy Development

Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers develop oral language and pre-literacy skills everyday that will help them become readers. It’s an exciting and critical time of learning! Parents, teacher and childcare providers can find additional information about our youngest learners in this section.

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Literacy at Home

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Preschool for ELLs: Academic Skills

Dr. Palacios describes key academic skills that ELLs need in preparation for kindergarten, as well as curriculum themes for preschool programs.

Preschool for ELLs: Family Involvement

Dr. Palacios describes ways to make ELL families feel welcome in the preschool setting and suggests literacy activities that parents can try at home.

Our Shows

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Launching Young Readers

Roots of Reading

Share a love of reading with infants and toddlers. Hosted by Fred Rogers, this episode examines how parents, childcare providers, and kindergarten teachers can get children started on the road to literacy. 

Photo: Mister Rogers Neighborhood

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Develop Your Knowledge

Expert Q&A

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Books About Reading, Writing, and Instruction

Browse our collection  of books to help you continue to deepen your knowledge about reading, writing, and effective classroom instruction. You’ll also find books on reading motivation and reading aloud to children. 

Literacy Research & Resources

Research & Reports

Guides & Toolkits

Web Resources