By the time your child enters kindergarten, he/she should:
- know most of the letters of the alphabet,
- understand that there are connections between letters and sounds,
- recognize when words rhyme,
- and be able to listen to and tell simple stories.
Here is what you can find at your library:
Alphabet Bites
Play, read, learn, and listen using Alphabet Bites.
Alphabet Books and Videos
Alphabet books and videos available at your library.
Early World of Learning
Watch and listen to familiar fables in the Story Corner.
Library Story Programs
Stories, songs, games galore to get your learning juices going!
Nursery Rhymes
Learning to read? Rhyming to the rescue!
May we also suggest the following websites:
At School with Boowa and Kwala
Play reading games with these plush toys.
Learning to Read with Clifford
Read a story with a loveable furry friend. Play with books featuring phonics fun for early readers.
Reading Rockets
Tips for families to help prepare their child to read.
Starfall
Fun, interactive learn-to-read games for preschool through 1st grade.
Story Place - Preschool Library
Listen to stories, play games, and print worksheets for fun themes from firefighters to monkeys!