This article is part of our Member Blog Series, which showcases Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Members' efforts and commitment to ensure that play is a critical element in the lives of people of all ages. Each month, a different member organization will share their take on how play is a part of the work they do.
October 1, 2019
Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Member Blog
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
There are a number of things parents and caregivers can do to support the development of their young child’s early literacy skills. Among them are five simple activities. You might guess that one of the activities is reading, but did you know that another is playing? Promoted by the Every Child Ready to Read initiative, I love these practices for two reasons: they’re doable for parents and caregivers and they can be adapted to suit a child’s individual learning needs. And each of them can be done playfully to maximize learning and keep young children engaged. Read on to discover some specific ways to include children of all abilities in these early literacy skill building practices!
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