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Good Night, Gorilla / Good Morning, Literacy

Good Night, Gorilla / Good Morning, Literacy

Casually build your baby or toddler's pre-literacy skills

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Courtney Dern
Apr 23, 2024
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Reading a book with a baby should probably feel more like visiting an art museum with a pal and less like reciting a script to an audience: discuss what you see, linger, revisit favorites, talk about feelings, make connections.

This piece is on how to promote pre-literacy skills in infancy and toddlerhood. If you’ve been here awhile, you’ve probably hear…

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