Research shows that birth through age five is the most important time for children to develop their brains and attitudes towards reading and learning. PLAY-GROW-READ! gives parents fun ideas and information to help prepare children for school and encourage a lifelong love of reading. From tips and teaching aids for parents to developmental activities for children, PLAY-GROW-READ! is your early literacy resource! For more information, select a PLAY-GROW-READ! link below.

Five Practices Your Child Needs to Get Ready to Read
Help your child get ready to read with these five practices.

Printable Activities
Printable activities and worksheets for your early reader.

Craft Recipes
Make your own play dough, bath tub paint and more with these simple recipes.

Books for Early Literacy
Great books for the beginning reader and parents.

Activities to Do Around the House
Talking, singing, reciting rhymes, playing games, sharing books, and listening to music together!

Developmental Activities for Children (Birth to Age 5)
Help enhance your child’s reading skills with these printable activity worksheets.

KDL's Early Literacy Partners
Great organizations who work with KDL to get young children ready to learn.

8 Tips For Reading With Your Children
(Printable PDF)

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(Information provided by Minnesota Humanities Center)

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