The American Academy of Pediatrics released an updated literacy toolkit in the fall of 2014. It will help families, other caregivers and pediatricians foster literacy for young children. The toolkit has brief tip sheets and handouts. You can download and use them as PDF documents. The AAP urges pediatric professionals to use these. They are good tools for early education and child care professionals too.
For Families: Helping Your Child Learn to Read Sharing Books With Your Baby Up to 11 Months Sharing Books With Your 1-Year Old Sharing Books With Your 2-Year Old Sharing Books With Your Preschooler Sharing Books With Your School-Age Child The Secret to a Smarter Baby Why It Is Never Too Early to Read With Your Baby
For Professionals: What Every Pediatric Professional Can Do To Promote Early Literacy and Early Learning Evidence Supporting Early Literacy and Early Learning Finding the Right Book For Every Child Selecting Books for Your Program
For the tip sheets and handouts, go to www.aap.org/literacy