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.
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Explore the 6 by 6 skills!

Learn about this 6 by 6 skill: Look for Letters Everywhere »

Learn about this 6 by 6 skill: Take Time to Rhyme »

Learn about this 6 by 6 skill: Notice Print All Around You »

Learn about this 6 by 6 skill: Talk, Talk, Talk »

Learn about this 6 by 6 skill: Have Fun With Books »

Learn about this 6 by 6 skill: Tell Stories About Everything »


A special thanks to the artist of the 6 by 6 images, children's author and illustrator, Brad Sneed.