This pamphlet accompanies the video series Early Literacy Development and provides parents and teachers with an easy reference to the resources, professional references, and children’s books cited on the videos. Space is also provided in the pamphlet to record activities, workshop ideas, and suggestions that parents and teachers may use with children to promote literacy.

Studies show that children who have 1,000 hours of informal reading and writing encounters prior to entering school optimize their learning once they get there. The Early Literacy Development video series features examples of real parents and children involved in acquiring the 1,000 hours. They show parents and childcare providers how to enhance a child’s development, in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

We at Walker Enterprises appreciate the time you will spend viewing the videos and the investment you will make to promote literacy with your child. The videos show only a few of the many wonderful resources and books that are available for children. We hope you will explore other quality literature selections that are available at your local library or bookstore. Have a wonderful time sharing books with your child!