Read in the Nest: Early Childhood Reading

A program for children ages six months to four years designed to cultivate a love of reading through stories, play and singing. Sessions take place in a welcoming setting where caregivers actively participate as partners in the experience. The aim is to create meaningful reading moments that families will continue at home. The program is built on four core principles: - Reading culture: establish lasting reading habits, making reading a natural part of children's lives. - Emotional bonds: strengthen the relationship between child and caregiver through shared reading during sessions and at home. - Appropriate content: provide material that encourages children to develop their own interpretation of the world. - Inspiring attitudes: demonstrate through example that reading is transformative, nurturing readers from an early age.