Miami-Dade Public Library System

See Words Everywhere (Print Awareness)

Books to help with Print Awareness     See Words Everywhere (Print Awareness)   Print Awareness is knowing that print has meaning. It includes the awareness of print in the everyday environment and the ability to understand how printed language works. Help your child develop this skill by:   Birth to 18 months   Giving your baby board and cloth books to play with. Reading aloud and pointing to the words as you say them. Talking about the signs you see like a STOP sign. 19 months to 3 years Pointing out and saying words everywhere you see them. Encouraging your child to draw and scribble. Encouraging your child to share a book with you. 3 to 5 years Letting your child 'read' to you. Pointing to words in the book as you say them. Encouraging your child to draw and to write.