Early Literacy

Kids who enjoy books will want to learn how to read.

Literacy starts early with the simplest of activities so check out these links to games and resources for young children.

• World Book's Early World of Learning is a World Book Encyclopedia site that has educational games and activities for young children. This button will take you to the World Book login page. Use your library card number to log in, then choose Early World of Learning from the list.
• This is an online language learning service for children offering programs in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Use your Thomas Crane Public Library card to log in.
• Mama Lisa's World of Children's Music and International Culture - Rhymes and songs in different languages and information about many countries and cultures.
• Story It - Alphabet activities, games and resources.
• First School - Literacy activities and resources for preschoolers.
• Reading Rockets - Literacy resources for parents, teachers and kids of all ages.
• I Know That - Educational language games for kids.
• Red Fish Soup - Games and activities that are fun and recreational. Great for pre-literate toddlers!
• Spot the Dog by Eric Hill - Activities, online books and more with Spot.
• Ziggity Zoom - Games and stories encouraging creativity and early learning skills.
• Games and activities with popular children's characters:
• Sesame Street
• Thomas the Tank Engine
• Angelina Ballerina
• Bob the Builder