Early Language

Music To Their Ears: Why Poetry And Rhyming Books Are Awesome For Kids

Little kids love rhymes. But do poetry for kids and rhyming books help engage young readers and develop literacy? You bet. Find

Super Fun, Simple, Free Word Games to Play with Small Kids

6 Science-Based Tips for Teaching Your Kids Vocabulary … the Fun Way

Maya Smart Speaks on Literacy and Hope to United Way Women in Milwaukee

12 Wonderful Wordless Picture Books to Read Your Child (& Why You Should)

Discover the benefits of wordless picture books and a dozen fabulous titles by diverse authors to get you

4 Great Reasons Dads Should Read Books to their Kids (Too)

Maya Smart Reveals the No. 1 Thing Parents Should Do to Raise Readers

How to Choose the Best Baby Books: 6 Sure-fire Categories

9 Great Books to Get Preschoolers Ready for Reading (and How)

Answers to 6 Top Questions About Teaching Your Child the Alphabet