Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) is committed to providing parents with the tools to help their children get ready to read. Every Child Ready to Read programs are offered weekly in every branch. All programs require a caring adult to attend with the child.
The Five Practices
Talking
Talking with children is one of the best ways to help them learn new words, and to learn about language and conversation.
Singing
Singing and rhyming are fun ways for children to learn about language.
Reading
Reading together is the most important way to help children get ready to read. Children who have fun being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves.
Writing
Writing and reading go together. Scribbling and writing help children learn that the written words stand for spoken language.
Playing
Playing helps children learn about the world, express themselves and put ideas into words. Playing also helps children understand that spoken and written words stand for real things and emotions.