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Let curiosity choose a book.
Visit a neighborhood bookstore and give your child time to explore. Notice what catches their attention and choose a story together.
“What do you notice on the cover?”
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Find a storytime near you.
Look for early literacy activities at your local library. Stories, songs, and time with other children can make reading a shared experience.
“Which picture would you like to talk about?”
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Give a story a place in your day.
Settle into a comfortable spot at bedtime or another quiet moment. A few pages together can become something your child looks forward to.
“What do you think might happen next?”
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The next storyteller could be you.
Fold paper into a small book. Draw pictures, invite your child to tell you what happens, and write down their words together.
“What would you like your story to be about?”
Source: Adapted from First 5 Orange County · National Literacy Month.
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