Preschool children are able to choose books that interest them. They can retell a story, act out a story, and draw pictures about the story. Preschoolers hear the sounds that make words and recognize that printed letters form words.
Provide as much reading material as possible. Include picture books, poetry, wordless books, concept books, information books, and children's magazines. Let your child see you reading and writing and talk to your child about what you are doing.
Read an alphabet book with your child. Ask your child to point to the first letter of their name. Ask your child to think of words that begin with the same letter. Have fun combining the words that start with that letter. For example: Peter, Pencil, Purple.
As 4 and 5 year old children get ready for Kindergarten, enjoy these books as they perfect their pre-literacy skills.
Visit the library often and be sure to ask your librarian for more suggestions.To read more about early literacy and infants: