Macmillan Holdings, LLC. Mighty Mommy, Mighty Mommy's, QDnow, and Quick and Dirty Tips are all trademarks of Macmillan Holdings, LLC. Reading to your children is crucial to their educational growth. Many of us were even reading to our unborn children while they were still safely inside the womb. Valerie R parenting I taught for 10 years and have been a stay at home Mom for 3 years and have been searching for programs that appeal to my son, who is now 3. I just recently started using Alphabet Workout (Introduction to Reading and Writing Packet) with my 3 year old and I am very happy with the results. It was developed by two teachers with over 30 years experience and are current with reading research. http://www.alphabetworkout.com/ The Alphabet Workout is a research-supported, action-based phonics program that capitalizes on young child’s excitement for learning to read. Children march, jump, spin, and sing as they learn letter sounds, then blend them together to make words on the blending train. Letter sounds are taught through movement and music designed to stimulate brain development and foster letter sound memory. http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/early-literacy.aspx?commentid=29441#Comments http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/early-literacy.aspx?commentid=29441#Comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:11:04 GMT Holly parenting I would highly recommend "The Read Alound Handbook" by Jim Trelease. This was given to me as a baby shower gift, and it was the most interesting book. He talks about why it's important to read to your child from a young age, why it's important to read to your child even well after they can read themselves, and also has a HUGE list of recommended books for all ages and stages. http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/early-literacy.aspx?commentid=4176#Comments http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/early-literacy.aspx?commentid=4176#Comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:47:06 GMT Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:11:04 GMT http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/early-literacy.aspx feedback@quickanddirtytips.com (Managing Editor) feedback@quickanddirtytips.com (Webmaster) en-us