Welcome to our Early Literacy Resources page! This space is designed to support parents, caregivers, and educators in helping young children build the foundational skills they need for reading and lifelong learning. Early literacy is more than just learning letters and sounds—it includes talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together every day.
Below, you’ll find a collection of trusted resources, activities, and tools to help you nurture a love of reading at home and beyond. Whether you’re looking for storytime ideas, educational games, parenting tips, or research-based guidance, these links will connect you to high-quality information for children from birth through early elementary years.
We encourage you to explore these resources at your own pace. Try incorporating simple activities like reading aloud daily, singing songs, pointing out letters in your environment, and encouraging your child to tell stories. Small, consistent interactions can make a big difference in your child’s development.
If you have questions or would like personalized recommendations, please reach out to your local library. We’re here to support you every step of the way in your child’s early literacy journey.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio Book Guides - Explore a growing collection of two-page book guides, designed to help adults engage their children in conversation and play after reading the books their child receives from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio.
Kindergarten Readiness - This page gathers tips, activities, and resources for parents and caregivers on an array of topics related to kindergarten readiness: social-emotional development, home-to-school transitions, developmental milestones, and much more.
Take Flight Together flipbook – A 24-page online book of tips and activities for adults to support kindergarten readiness skills in early literacy, math, and social studies; conversation starters for mealtime and bathtime; movement ideas; and other simple, fun learning activities.