Reading and communication

There is plenty of inspiration for reading activities on the Words for Life website, including songs and rhymes.

Bookfinder will help you discover the very best kids' books: magical mysteries, astonishing adventures and fantastic facts. Simply choose an age range, pick as many themes as you want to search through thousands of book reviews, and get reading. Enjoy!

A library card offers you and your little one a world of reading and fun. Free Rhymetime sessions for babies and toddlers with their parents and carers occur regularly in most libraries.

The Small Steps Big Changes website has a series of delightful videos called Big Little Moments about how you can help your little one develop. The video topics range from sharing a story to saying what they see.

The Speech and Language UK website includes a guide to the typical stages of speech and language development in babies, children and young people. You will also find guidance and resources if you are concerned about your child's communication skills.

Children love it when you chat, play and read with them. And every little thing you do together will help set them up nicely for the day they start school. Learn more on the Hungry Little Minds website.