Contents

• Introduction
• The building blocks of reading and writing
• Infants and toddlers (birth through age 2)
  • What to do at home
  • What children should be able to do by age 3
• Preschoolers (ages 3-4)
  • What to do at home
  • What to look for in day care centers and preschools
  • What children should be able to do by age 5
• Some helpful terms to know
• Bibliography
• Suggested reading for parents and caregivers
• Resources for parents and caregivers