The famous architect Antoni Gaudi said: to do things well, first comes love, then technique.
First 5 knows that all parents love their children and want what’s best for their future. The first 5 years are critical for healthy development and for children to reach their full potential. This is why First 5 invests in programs and resources for families that cover the prenatal stage and up until a child’s first day of kindergarten.
Read. Talk. Sing. Is a communications campaign from First 5 California to foster a love of reading and enrich early language and learning at home. It elevates those everyday moments in which we communicate with love and build routines that strengthen our bond with our children.
We begin to develop our language before birth, and early language is the best predictor of kindergarten readiness. Did you know research shows that warm, reciprocal interactions strengthen our brain architecture and physical and emotional wellbeing across our lifespan?
Love always builds BIG.
So, keep doing what your parents, grandparents, brothers/sisters, aunts/uncles taught you. Read. Talk. Sing. But only until your little one says it’s their turn, or I will read it!
(Thank you to Melina Ortigas of First 5 Yolo who contributed this post.)
Little mummy asks Mama mummy for one last game of “hide and shriek”. As he looks for Mama mummy in the forest, he encounters creepy creatures who go about their nightly routine before bedtime.
Bunny, and other cute creatures, want to join Dracula and his Fright Club. They must learn to out-scare the fright club members first, will they succeed?
This song is not only fun, but it also can develop pre-literacy skills. Use this story’s finger play to grow emerging fine motor skills. You and your little ones can have fun and learn some simple ASL words!
TAGS: ASL, RHYME, MUSIC, DAYS OF THE WEEK, HALLOWEEN
It is said that music is the universal language of the world. The simple sound of a single drum can elicit movement in anyone. But there’s a sound reason as to why music is so instrumental for early literacy in children. Phonological awareness, or the idea that words have specific sounds broken down into syllables, is an essential concept for children to acquire before learning to read. Music is a marvelous and effective tool for kids to become phonologically aware. Musical instruments, singing songs like “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”, and the simple task of clapping the syllables of your child’s name can help your little one grasp this skill rather quickly.
In children’s literature, phonological awareness can be developed through books with rhymes and words that focus on a specific sound. For example, in the book “Click, Clack, Moo”, the repetition of the line “Click, Clack, Moo” helps children focus on the letter “C” sound. Another way to increase phonological awareness is to find books where kids can acquire alphabetic knowledge, or the ability to become familiar with the alphabet. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a storytime favorite for us because it’s got a great rhythm and the tune is so catchy kids learn their ABCs in no time. Here are some other books and resources you can find at Yolo County Library that will increase your little one’s phonological awareness:
Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie
Pete asks his friends to teach him how to dance; the only problem is he keeps doing it all wrong! Owl’s wise words help Pete the Cat learn that he dances best when he is being himself.
Brilliant Baby Plays Music
Come along with Baby on this journey to learn about all the different types of musical instruments and genres!
School Readiness Kit- Music
This music-themed kit offered by Yolo County Library contains a variety of books in English, Spanish and Russian, CDs with children’s music, and an activity for your little one to enjoy!
Bilingual Backpack- Música
In this backpack, you can find several musical instruments, one book in Spanish, one book in English, and three bilingual books.
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