Engage your young child (ages 0-5) in the following activities often to support the development of their early literacy skills.

Talk

and ask questions about the book as you read together, giving your child time to respond to simple questions. 

Sing

and use rhymes with your child, to help break down the sounds and syllables in words.

Read

books aloud daily and point out text everywhere you go.

Write

stories, draw, and trace letters with your child.

Play

using puppets or the toys around you to retell a story.

Learn more at www.mi.gov/readytoread and be sure to ask your local librarian for story time information and book recommendations!