Children can be read to no matter how young they are, whether it be through reading books to them or simply reading words you see out in the real world. Reading to your little one helps with their brain development—absorbing […]
Tag: Reading
March is National Reading Month
Reading to children is essential to their development. However, many San Diego County students lack high-quality books, hindering their literacy development and educational success. Studies show that children not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are […]
HOORAY! For Reading PSA
Reading with children is important. Luckily, words are everywhere – at home, on the bus, at the store, or on a walk. Look around – how many words do you see? www.hoorayforreading.org
KPBS: HOORAY! For Reading
In partnership with the County of San Diego, we recently launched HOORAY! For Reading, a campaign all about the importance of reading with children 0-5, promoting the opportunities to teach and read everywhere, and advocating for parent/caregiver and child bonding […]
Geena the Latina Live Reading of “Karen’s Heart”
First 5 San Diego has teamed up with the San Diego Zoo and Channel 93.3’s Geena the Latina for a live virtual book reading of “Karen’s Heart,” a heartwarming book that features the true story of a brave baby orangutan […]