# data[].attributes.body
Children select stones with pictures and create their own stories based on the images. This enhances oral language, vocabulary, sequencing, and imagination. (Sluss, 2019)

Materials: Painted or stickered stones, cloth bag
Age Group: 3–6 years
Why it works: Storytelling builds expressive language and literacy while encouraging children to connect ideas in sequence.

# data[].attributes.body
Hide letters around the classroom or outdoors and invite children to find them. After locating a letter, they say its name and a word that starts with that letter. (Sluss, 2019)

Materials: Paper letters, baskets, simple clues
Age Group: 4–6 years
Why it works: This interactive game builds letter recognition and phonemic awareness through movement and exploration.

# data[].attributes.body
Children use puppets to retell stories or create their own. This encourages creative storytelling, builds vocabulary, and boosts confidence. (Sluss, 2019)

Materials: Puppets, small puppet stage or table, storybooks
Age Group: 3–7 years
Why it works: Playful language expression helps children build narrative structure and engage socially with peers.

# data[].attributes.body
Children use puppets to retell stories or create their own. This encourages creative storytelling, builds vocabulary, and boosts confidence.

Materials: Puppets, small puppet stage or table, storybooks
Age Group: 3–7 years
Why it works: Playful language expression helps children

build narrative structure and engage socially with peers.

# data[].attributes.body
This video explains how to support young children learning multiple languages by creating environments that honor and integrate their home language and culture.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Beyond Screen Time: Examples of Young Children, Parents and Teachers Using Digital Media in New Ways

# data[].attributes.body
Unite for Literacy offers a large collection of free, high-quality digital picture books with audio narration available in over 50 languages. This supports dual language learners by providing access to books in both English and their home languages, helping families build literacy together. The platform is accessible on any device and designed for young children, making it easy for families to incorporate shared reading into their daily routine (Unite for Literacy, n.d.).

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their young children.

# data[].attributes.headline
Colorín Colorado – For Bilingual Families

# data[].attributes.subject
Colorín Colorado – For Bilingual Families

# data[].attributes.body
Colorín Colorado provides bilingual families with research-based strategies to support children's literacy development at home. The site includes videos, book lists, and culturally responsive materials tailored for parents of English language learners. It’s a valuable resource for bridging school and home literacy efforts and promoting family involvement in early learning (Colorín Colorado, n.d.).

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
As a parent, there are many ways that you can help your child succeed every single day! These bilingual parent resources offer tips on helping your child learn to read, succeed in school, and learn a new language. They also provide information about the U.S. school system and share ideas on how to build a relationship with your child's teacher and school.

In addition, you can find fun reading tips and games, bilingual booklists, ideas for using the public library, and videos of children's authors, illustrators, and musicians. Resources are organized by topic.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
As a parent, there are many ways that you can help your child succeed every single day! These bilingual parent resources offer tips on helping your child learn to read, succeed in school, and learn a new language. They also provide information about the U.S.

# data[].attributes.body
This NAEYC article offers simple, effective tips for parents and caregivers on how to make shared reading meaningful and interactive. It encourages strategies like using expression, asking questions, and responding to children’s ideas during read-alouds. These methods help build comprehension, vocabulary, and a love of reading from a young age (NAEYC, n.d.).

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
When you share books with your very young child you support emerging literacy. Here are some ways to support literacy.

# data[].attributes.body
Starfall is a free website and app that supports early reading through interactive songs, games, and phonics activities. It helps children build alphabet knowledge, letter-sound recognition, and fluency through playful repetition and visuals (NAEYC, n.d.). The user-friendly format also makes it a great tool for dual language learners and early readers.

Age Range: 3–7 years
Why it works: Kids learn letters, words, and phonics in a fun, gamified environment.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Starfall Education: Kids Games, Movies, Books & Music for K-5 and above

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
At Starfall, children have fun while they learn - specializing in reading, phonics & math - educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-5 and above.

# data[].attributes.body
A fun vocabulary-building app with animated monster Endless Alphabet uses silly monster animations and interactive puzzles to teach vocabulary and spelling. Each word is broken down with sound effects and definitions that make learning fun and memorable (Sluss, 2019). The app encourages curiosity and language development in a developmentally appropriate way.

Age Range: 3–6 years
Why it works: Encourages vocabulary growth and letter-sound awareness through play.

# data[].attributes.body
Great for spelling, phonics games, and word recognition activities. Kids can build their name or create new words.

# data[].attributes.body
Costumes and props help children tell stories, act out narratives, and practice expressive language skills during dramatic play.

# data[].attributes.body
Dice with pictures that children roll and use to create original stories. Builds creativity, sequencing, and oral storytelling skills.

# data[].attributes.body
This section includes three playful, research-based activities that promote language development and early literacy skills through hands-on, imaginative learning. These activities support young children’s oral language, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and storytelling abilities in authentic ways (Sluss, 2019).

# data[].attributes.body
This video supports best practices for engaging dual language learners and their families. It aligns with the NAEYC recommendations for creating inclusive, culturally responsive environments where children can use and build on their home language alongside English (NAEYC, 2018).

# data[].attributes.body
These resources provide families with the tools to support emergent literacy at home. Culturally and linguistically responsive materials, such as bilingual books and parent guides, are crucial for helping children develop strong foundations in both their home language and English (Colorín Colorado, n.d.; Unite for Literacy, n.d.).

# data[].attributes.body
The apps featured here are developmentally appropriate tools that support early reading and vocabulary development. When used intentionally, technology can supplement classroom instruction and reinforce language skills in playful, engaging ways (NAEYC, n.d.).

# data[].attributes.body
These toys promote creativity, dramatic play, and storytelling, all of which support expressive language and early literacy. Research emphasizes that literacy-rich play experiences help children connect symbols and sounds to meaning (Sluss, 2019).

# data[].attributes.body
Colorín Colorado. (n.d.). For families. https://www.colorincolorado.org/families

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2018). Many languages, one classroom: Supporting children in superdiverse settings. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/dec2018/supporting-children-superdiverse-settings

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). Tips for reading together. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/read-together

Sluss, D. J. (2019). Supporting play in early childhood: Environment, curriculum, assessment (3rd ed.). Cengage.

Unite for Literacy. (n.d.). Home. https://www.uniteforliteracy.com