Early Literacy Matters

Thanks for joining me as I share my passion for reading and the importance of early literacy! Here are a few early literacy facts: • Literacy skills begin early in life and are critical to a child’s health, behaviour and school success. (The Early Years Study, 1998) • Reading to children more than once a day increases their future school skills and children who are exposed earlier to books have better math skills. (National Longitudinal Survey of children and Youth, Statistics Canada, 1996-1997) • Children who are read to several times a day at ages 2-3 yrs., do better in kindergarten than those who are read to only a few times a week or less. (National Longitudinal Survey of children and Youth, Statistics Canada, 1996-1997) • Simple things like reading and telling stories to a child 18 months stimulate brain development in the early years. (The Early Years Study, 1998) • Children need to hear 1000 stories read aloud before they begin to learn to read to themselves. (Mem Fox) I am absolutely thrilled to be an independent consultant with Usborne books! With 1500+ titles, ranging from board books to page-turner chapter books, there is something for every child in your life. It's up to us to raise readers who will become leaders! Shop now, the gift of a book lasts forever :) Like what you see and want to get involved? Usborne Books has so much to offer. As an independent consultant you will have the opportunity to facilitate reading incentive programs at local schools, help build libraries, organize fundraising opportunities and have the chance to be your own boss! Take charge of your life, get involved with a company that is making a positive difference in this world and create a life you love - join my team today! I love what I do and you will, too :)