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Early Literacy

Prepare presenters with the core knowledge and materials they need to make storytime meaningful and to model effective early literacy techniques to parents and caregivers!

Developed by early literacy professionals in partnership with Eric Carle Studio, the program is based on the most current early literacy research. The kit contains everything needed to promote and launch the program. Supplemental products provide parents with take-home materials to reinforce concepts presented during the storytimes. For sample storytimes and materials, please see below.

The Very Ready Reading Program Kit

Birth — 24 Months

This comprehensive program kit includes everything you need to present purposeful early literacy storytimes!

  • 20 complete early literacy storytime programs
  • A how-to guide on presenting early literacy storytimes
  • An introduction to the 7 Days • 7 Ways principles
  • Outreach materials: poster, bookmarks & share guides
  • An original music CD — and much more!

All components are conveniently housed in a durable three-ring binder.

The Very Ready Reading Kit

Supplemental products

Provide parents with additional materials to reinforce the concepts presented during storytimes.

 

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The Very Ready Reading Program

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