Browse a variety of reading topics from our experts in brain science, early learning and reading to help your child get on the path to reading success. Find tips to help build important reading skills, from choosing the right book to read to ideas to make reading a part of your (and your child’s) routine.
At-Home Activities
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Activities by Age for Birth to 5 Months
These activities for your little one are simple enough to make part of your routine: during playtime, or during meals and snacks.
Activities by Age for 6 to 11 Months
As your baby begins to pay closer attention to sounds, words and the illustrations in the books you share, these activities can help strengthen his interest in the world of words.
Activities by Age for 12 to 17 Months
Your toddler is now building important pre-reading skills: listening and speaking. These activities and games are fun and help build on those skills.
Activities by Age for 18 to 23 Months
Activities become even more fun at this age — for both of you! Rhymes and songs keep your little one engaged and provide educational opportunities.
Activities by Age for 24 to 35 Months
Activities at this age help introduce the idea that words are made up of different parts, sounds and letters.
Activities by Age for 3-Year-Olds
Children at this age often love to draw, which helps build the coordination they need to hold a crayon or pencil and begin to form letters.
Activities by Age for 4-Year-Olds
Your little one is now a preschooler! Prepare for reading and writing with these fun activities.
Activities by Age for 5-Year-Olds
These engaging activities can help your 5-year-old become more familiar with individual words and letters.