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  • Getting Ready to Read and Write in Child Care http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/litenviron.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/litenviron-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/litenviron-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Simple ideas for creating a literacy environment.

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  • Sharing Books with Your Preschooler http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/bookspreschooler.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/bookspreschooler-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/bookspreschooler-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Children become motivated and learn about reading and writing when adults share books with them.

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  • Things to Do while You’re Waiting: Language and Literacy http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/languageandlit.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/languageandlit-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/langlit-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Playful learning activities can help reduce children’s impatience when they have to wait.

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  • Using Predictable Books with Young Children http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/predictable.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/predictable-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/predictable-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Predictable books feature patterns, sequences, and connections that enable children to guess “what comes next” in the story.

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  • Help Your Child in Preschool http://www.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/preschool/part.html Opens in a new window

    A parent guide for parents helping their child in preschool including activities for children from infancy to age five.

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Phonological Awareness

  • Just Read, Florida! http://www.justreadfamilies.org/ Opens in a new window

    Resource with suggestions on how to build a child’s reading skills and additional resources to assist parents in working with their children.

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Print Knowledge


General Language, Communication, and Literacy Resources

  • Just Read, Florida! http://www.justreadflorida.com Opens in a new window

    Parent links are provided at the Just Read, Florida! website to provide information and activities for parents to use in helping their children learn to read.

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  • www.FloridaStandards.org http://www.cpalms.org/ Opens in a new window

    This is the official Florida K-12 Standards Web site. This site is the home of the approved new Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and course descriptions for grades K-12.

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  • Parents Promote Literacy Skills http://www.justreadflorida.com/promote.asp Opens in a new window

    An informative article on how to influence a child's reading development at home.

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  • Helping your Child Become a Reader http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/part3.html Opens in a new window

    A guidebook on how to promote reading at home.

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  • Summer Reading Activities Kit (PDF) http://www.justreadflorida.com/docs/kit.pdf Opens in a new window

    Great tips for reading this summer!

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  • Getting Started http://www.justreadfamilies.org/gettingstarted/ [Español] http://www.justreadfamilies.org/gettingstarted/default-es.asp Opens in a new window

    This resource provides information on the importance of reading aloud to your child. Suggestions for reading aloud and story telling are given.

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    Source: Just Read, Florida!

  • Helping Your Child Become a Reader http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/brochure.pdf Opens in a new window

    This booklet offers pointers on how to build the language skills of young children, and includes a list of typical language accomplishments for different age groups, suggestions for books, and resources for children with reading problems or learning disabilities.

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    Source: United States Department of Education

  • Fun at Home with Preschoolers: Getting Ready to Read! http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/homeactivities.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/homeactivities-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/homeactivities-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Help your child to build knowledge, skills, and habits he or she needs to become a reader and writer later on.

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  • Getting Ready to Read and Write in Child Care http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/litenviron.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/litenviron-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/litenviron-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Simple ideas for creating a literacy environment.

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  • Literacy across the Preschool Curriculum http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/literacy.pdf Opens in a new window

    Children see many uses for reading when print materials are included in the play environment in meaningful ways.

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  • Sharing Books with Your Preschooler http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/bookspreschooler.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/bookspreschooler-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/bookspreschooler-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Children become motivated and learn about reading and writing when adults share books with them.

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  • Things to Do while You’re Waiting: Language and Literacy http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/languageandlit.pdf [Español] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-sp/languageandlit-sp.pdf [Polish] http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets-pol/langlit-pol.pdf Opens in a new window

    Playful learning activities can help reduce children’s impatience when they have to wait.

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  • Helping Your Child Become a Reader http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/index.html Opens in a new window

    A parent tool to help their child become a reader with activities for children from infancy to age six.

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  • National Association for the Education of Young Children http://families.naeyc.org/ Opens in a new window

    Resources for parents and families of young children including finding a quality education program for young children and activities to do at home with young children.

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  • U.S. Department of Education: Parents http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml Opens in a new window

    Resources for parents to find the right education for their children and help their children succeed in school.

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