Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play
Encourage Literacy Skills
Research shows that ages 0-5 are the most important time for children to develop their brains & attitudes towards reading.
- Books that Inspire Talking Talking with children is one of the best ways to help them learn new words & information
- Books for Singing Together Singing develops language skills. It slows down language so children can hear the different sounds
- Books to Read with Your Child Reading together develops vocabulary, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read
- Books that Promote Writing Scribbling & writing help children learn that written words stand for spoken language
- Books that Encourage Playing Playing helps children put thoughts into words
*Tip* Not every child will sit and listen to stories. Try reading aloud while they are playing nearby. They are still building early literacy skills as they sit nearby!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Greenwood Library
Earn a prize for every 100 books you read to your child. Get your reading logs, book suggestions and more information about the program on Greenwood Public Library's site.
South Coastal Library
Follow the 1000 Books before Kindergarten program with the South Coastal Library. For every 100 books read, you earn a free board book. Download your reading log and details on South Coastal Public Library's site.
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Baby Bookworms
Monday - Milton 6 PM (0-2y)
Tuesday - Seaford 10:30 AM (0-4y), Greenwood 6 PM (0-4y) Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesday - Millsboro 9:30 AM (babies), South Coastal 10 AM (0-2y) Wiggle Worms, Lewes 10:30 AM (0-3y), Bridgeville 10 AM (3m-2y) Lap Sit Storytime
Thursday - South Coastal 10 AM (0-5y), Milford 10:30 AM (1-2y)
Friday - Rehoboth 10:30 AM (1-3y) Literacy & Learning, Milton 10:30 AM (0-2y)
Saturday - South Coastal 9:30 AM (0-5y)
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LEAP & PAWS Partnerships for Early Literacy & Learning
Join a PAWS (Paws for People) or LEAP (Literacy Education Assistance Pup) dog at a Sussex County Library near you for a one-on-one, nonjudgemental reading session. Children may practice their reading skills for the specially trained dogs and their handlers.
Find a PAWS or LEAP dog reading session at the following Libraries:
- Bridgeville LEAP
- Frankford PAWS
- Greenwood LEAP
- Lewes LEAP
- Rehoboth LEAP
- Seaford PAWS
- Selbyville PAWS
- South Coastal PAWS
Pre-School Literacy
Story Times in Sussex Libraries
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There's an early literacy program to fit every schedule. Find the right story time for you:
Mondays: 10:30 AM (4-6 yo) @ Rehoboth Public Library
Tuesdays: 10 AM Selbyville Public Library, 10:30 AM Lewes & Milford Public Libraries, 11 AM Bridgeville & Frankford Public Libraries, 4:30 PM (K & UP) Seaford Public Library, 6 PM Greenwood Public Library
Wednesdays: 10:30 AM Georgetown Public Library, Greenwood Public Library, Laurel Public Library, Millsboro Public Library, S. Coastal Public Library
Thursdays: 10 AM S. Coastal Public Library (0-5yo), 10:00 AM Parents As Teachers Stay & Play @ Seaford Public Library
Saturdays: 9:30 AM S. Coastal Public Library (0-5 yo)
Great Parents, Great Starts
Apps to Promote Early Literacy
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play
ABC Mouse
- Kids Phonics
- Reading
- Science & Social Studies
- Art
Check it out at your nearest Sussex County Library.
