Just as children develop language skills long before they are able to speak, they also develop literacy skills long before they are able to read. Let's Read is an exciting program that partners United Way, Monroe Smart Start, WTIU, and Riley Physicians at IU Health.
At wellness visits from six months to five years old, pediatricians and nurses take time to talk with parents about the importance of reading at home. At each visit kids and parents will receive a book, including B is for Bloomington at the four year visit, materials from Born Learning and Reading Rockets, as well as other unique resources.
Pediatrics-based reading programs are highly effective at reaching a large number of families while using a trusted voice to reinforce the importance of reading at home. Introducing literacy to a child at this critical time will help ensure that every child in Monroe County enters kindergarten ready to learn and succeed!
Our thanks to the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County for donation of the B is for Bloomington book.
Want a sneak-peek? Let's Read wellness check packets are now available for download (pdf format):
(Please note: If pdf files do not open automatically, you may need to download the free Adobe Reader)
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