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February

Get Ready to Read

Skills to Practice this Month

Talk to your child about the stories that you share together and ask your child to tell the stories back to you . Select books or songs that rhyme or are predictable, so it will be easy for your child to memorize and share with others.

More Fun Activities!

• Get Ready for School
• Be Healthy
• Summary of this Month's Activities

Translations:

• Español
• Hmoob
• Soomaali

Suggested Reading

Books for Children

Crafts from your Favorite Children's Stories
by Kathy Ross

Silly & Sillier: Read-Aloud Tales from Around the World
by Judy Sierra

The Biggest Soap
by Carole Lexa Schaefer

The Snail House
by Allan Ahlberg

The Tickle Stories
by Jean Van Leeuwen

Books for Parents and Caregivers

Bringing the Story Home: The Complete Guide to Storytelling for Parents
by Lisa Lipkin