Did you Know?

Children who read on a regular basis have longer attention spans, greater appreciation for books, larger imaginations and a better vocabulary.

Did you know that reading to your child every day is the #1 thing you can do to encourage their literacy?

According to the Department of Education, 60% of 4th graders watch 3 to 6 hours of TV per day, yet only 46% read for fun on a daily basis!

Did you know that 75% of 4th graders read below 4th grade level?

So... What is Literacy?
Literacy used to be a matter of being able to read and write one's name. Just as society has grown more and more complex, literacy has become a more complex concept. It includes reading, writing, listening, understanding, communicating, and more! It all starts at HOME, though, not in school.

This is where Discovery Toys can help! ALL of our products are educational, and ALL of them can be geared toward helping a child become literate. For example, our ABSeas fishing game teaches the alphabet and matching uppercase to lowercase. A great start! My First Words is a trilingual board book set, excellent in this age of multilingual families! Reading on my Own at Home, a must have for every family raising a reader. And these are just examples!

So what can you do? Start by reading to your child. Encourage an interest in books and in exploring the world around them. NO QUESTION IS A DUMB QUESTION! If you don't know, HELP YOUR CHILD FIND OUT. The search for the answer can be a GREAT way for a family to be together.