Read the Signs

Some days, there’s no time to read a whole book. But we’re surrounded by words that are ready for reading. So today, read every sign or billboard aloud to your child and talk to them about what each means.

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Doesn’t matter if it’s a book, a magazine, or a bus stop sign! It all counts. Reading to your child, anywhere and everywhere, helps them develop a rich, diverse vocabulary.

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