by Tricia | Mar 23, 2026 | Early Literacy, Featured
What is Phonological Awareness? Phonological awareness is the ability to pay attention to the sounds in spoken language and know that they are made up of units or chunks of sound. These prereading skills help young children learn how to read and write. Here are some...
by Tricia | Feb 6, 2026 | Early Learning, Early Literacy
From this month’s Parents’ Pages: “Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) providers use the coordinated screening and progress monitoring system, a statewide standardized program known as the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Star Early...
by Tricia | Feb 2, 2026 | Early Literacy
Modern libraries are great places for families, including young children. In addition to welcoming spaces, the variety of activities make them a great place to relax. One offering you’ll find at nearly any library location is storytimes. Through stories,...
by Tricia | Feb 2, 2026 | Early Literacy, Families & Parenting
World Read Aloud Day is celebrated each year on the first Wednesday of February. This year it falls on February 4. This is a time to reflect on the importance of sharing stories, fostering a love of reading and building meaningful connections through the spoken word....
by Tricia | Jan 26, 2026 | Early Literacy
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a much-anticipated celebration full of bright colors (especially gold & red), special foods, and visits with family. Each year welcomes a new animal from the Chinese zodiac that’s based on the year of...
by Tricia | Jan 7, 2026 | Early Literacy
As the new year begins, here’s a selection of newly published board books and picture books ideal for children ages 5 and under. These titles — from beloved authors and engaging new voices alike — are perfect for preschool read-alouds, family storytime, and...
