Reading & Writing Articles

Baby brain building The early wiring of your baby’s brain sets the stage for future development. Here are some tips to enrich your child's early experiences.

Logic & Problem Solving

Communication is key Literacy skills start long before a child learns the ABCs. From day one, children are developing communication skills that will allow them to both comprehend and convey words and ideas.

The right start to reading Use these tips to create early literacy experiences for your child that will contribute to his success in kindergarten and beyond.

Read to baby better Get the most out of reading to your child with these expert tips.

Creating a reading-friendly home Learning to read is one of the most important skills your child needs for school and life success. Start at home, now, to encourage growth.

Get the "write" start Prepare your toddler for writing with these 7 fun activities!

Have a Seuss-tastic day From zany characters to rhyming and rhythm to the word play that builds comprehension for beginning readers, Dr. Seuss is a true classic.

Write on! Try these simple tips to encourage your preschooler to write.

How to choose a children’s book Choose children’s books wisely with these helpful criteria.

What happens next? Raise a reader with predictable books Books with repeated phrases, questions or rhymes give young children a wonderful opportunity to participate in the reading process.