Growing Like a Read is the library's early literacy program that supports the development of the six pre-reading skills in children from birth to age 5: Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Narrative Skills, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, and Print Motivation.
Early literacy development begins in the first three years of life through reading, singing, talking and playing. The literacy skills developed in these early years help support the language skills needed for overall learning for the rest of a child’s life. Research from the American Pediatrics Association confirms that children who are introduced to reading early in life tend to read earlier and excel in school.
Growing Like a Read concepts are built into every PLS Story Time and Early Literacy event! Parents and caregivers are given a tote bag complete with a full set of resources to grow your child's pre-reading skills:
A stand-up book of rhymes, songs, finger plays, and activities
A book to share together and add to your home library
A link to Songs & Rhymes / Canciones y rimas YouTube playlists
Additional resources to help your child get school-ready!
Get started now:
Contact your PLS library and let us know you would like to learn with Growing Like a Read!
Bring your child to an Early Literacy & School Readiness event like Story Time at the library, or learn together on your own time through our virtual Growing Like a Read playlists below!
Read, play, and learn with your child 20 minutes a day to set them up for a lifetime of success.
