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The Otonabee - South Monaghan Public Library has adopted Every Child Ready to Read, an early childhood literacy program developed by the American Library (ALA).

Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Studies have shown that children get ready to ready years before they start school. Parents and caregivers play a critical role in developing early literacy skills in children beginning at birth. 

According to research there are six pre-reading skills children must know in order to learn to read:
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For more information about how you can help your child develop these skills, please refer to the Early Child Ready to Read website. For your convenience we have put labels on our children's books to identify which skill(s) are used in every story.

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Let's get ready for reading offers parents and caregivers wonderful ways for engaging children in literacy and play-based activities that open their lives to the world of print...- David Booth, National literacy expert

Children learn many of the skills they need for reading long before they begin school. You help build these early literacy skills when you read, talk, sing and play with your child. In this friendly book, you will find tips, tricks and resources to help you get your child "ready for reading" with easy family activities, including: Finger plays, stories & poems, songs & rhymes, music & videos, recommended reading booklists and literacy games & activities.  The library has 3 copies, one at each branch. 

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