Children Books to Keep at Home to Foster Early Literacy

While preschools will get your child prepared for primary school, parents can further enhance this by creating an enriching environment at home. One of the ways you can do so is by having variety of books they can explore and soak up with you and on their own. Remember, birth to six years old is known as the sensitive period where children are constantly soaking up their environment. Here are some books that we recommend keeping at home for your toddler.

1. Storybooks

According to United Way, you can triple your child’s interest in reading in only three months by giving them a steady stream of new, age-appropriate books. For older children between the ages of three and four, try to find books that reinforce important concepts and/or contain positive messages related to family and friendships. Books like “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown and “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle are timeless classics that introduce basic concepts and vocabulary while creating a soothing bedtime routine. Reading these books out loud to your preschooler or letting them look at books on their own will help them develop enjoyment and understanding of the stories.

2. Pop-Up and Touch/Feel Books

Pop-up as well as touch/feel books are great to engage younger children because of their interactive features. Toddlers love to encounter the different images that pop up with every turn or feel the textures that touch and feel books offer. These books often include flaps to lift, textures to touch, and sounds to listen to making reading a multi-sensory adventure.

3. Board Books

Board books are durable and perfect for little hands to explore. These sturdy books can withstand the wear and tear of enthusiastic toddlers while introducing them to the world of reading. Board books often feature bright and colorful illustrations with simple, repetitive text and familiar themes that are excellent for language acquisition and early literacy skills. Titles like “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle and “First 100 Words” by Roger Priddy are great choices that help build vocabulary and encourage word recognition.

Introducing your toddler to the love of reading is easy when you start at home. Soon enough, you can have your child enjoying literature, which a solid pre-K environment will continue to encourage. If you’re looking for preschools dedicated to supporting each student’s academic growth, reach out to our qualified team to learn more about our facility and the resources we offer. Contact The Learning World Doral to schedule a tour today!