The library announced Jan. 1 a new program to encourage families and kids to read – the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. The program is designed for children from birth through kindergarten ...

These back-to-school reads will help children tackle first-day nerves, new teachers, letters, numbers and more. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the ...

Oaklyn LaLonde recently completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Weeks Memorial Library in Lancaster, N.H.

The tri-county library systems are working to help improve literacy levels for children before they start kindergarten. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program started in the Lowcountry in 2021 ...

Everybody is talking about high quality preschools but few folks know what high quality preschool looks like—especially for literacy development. The following checklist can be used to evaluate ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...