Birth to Six

The Six Skills of 6 by 6

Our Early Literacy skills help children learn "pre-literacy" - the skills they'll use later when they beginning learning how to read. Before they can learn to read, they'll need to be able to recognize shapes, hear the smaller sounds in words that let us do things like rhyme, and of course, learn that books and stories are fun, so they'll want to read. Learn more about 6 by 6 in the video below.

For your questions about early literacy and how the Library can help, please contact us.

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Use the "Next ▸" and "◂ Previous" buttons, or circles below, to see each of the 6 by 6 skills.

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Join us for a Caregiver Workshop focused on sensory play! This event will be on Monday, Sept. 23, 6:30–7:30p.m. at the Merriam Plaza Library.
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Have Fun With Books
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A list of books that celebrate the 6 by 6 skill: Have Fun With Books!
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Hispanic Heritage
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with children by sharing picture books that reflect the diverse Latinx culture and experience.
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New Picture Books
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Check out some of the newer picture books to arrive at the Library.
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A special thanks to the artist of the 6 by 6 images, children's author and illustrator, Brad Sneed.