CEE 365: Literature for Early Childhood and Elementary Ages

Enhancing young children’s early literacy
achievement should be a top priority . There is a considerable body of research demonstrating young children’s
language development as a critical factor in reading, and later academic success

Reading is Fundamental (RIF) motivates children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life. Look under Tools for Read Aloud Videos or under Educators - Book Activities for fun ways to engage readers.

The most important thing we can do is read to our children early and often. Reading is the path to success in school and life. When children learn to love books, they learn to love learning."
(First Lady Laura Bush)

This section highlights specific strategies for reading aloud to children at different age levels.

An infographic from Read Aloud 15 MINUTES, a non-profit organization that is working to make reading aloud every day for at least 15 minutes the new standard in child care. When every child is read aloud to for 15 minutes every day from birth, more children will be ready to learn when they enter kindergarten, more children will have the literacy skills needed to succeed in school, and more children will be prepared for a productive and meaningful life after school.