Listening to literature being read aloud is one of the most valuable and pleasurable experiences beginning readers and writers can have. Read alouds should be part of every young child's day.

Story time, circle time, and read alouds offer a chance to model good reading and thinking strategies and to expose young learners to a rich variety of literature. This is the second of a 2 part series.

ChildCare Licensing training requirement for

1. Child growth and development;
2. Guidance and discipline;
3. Age-appropriate curriculum
4. ­Planning developmentally appropriate learning activities;
5. Care of children with special needs;

Child Development Associate Credential

1. Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development