Fremont Public Library strategically uses the Every Child Ready to Read initiative (developed by the Association for Library Service to Children) in our story times. There are five practives that build literacy skills: talking (and listening!), singing, reading, writing, and playing. Building literacy starts at birth, and parents are their child's best teacher. 

1000 Books before Kindergarten: All aboard for a reading adventure! This reading program for ages birth through pre-kindergarten is a wonderful way to build a love for stories and create a foundation for reading and school success.  Sign up at the Youth Services desk on the first floor. This program is open to Fremont Public Library cardholders only.
 

Beginning Readers

• Pre-1 = Reading Readiness (reading to be shared) 
• 1 = Begin to Read (reading with help)
• 2 = I Can Read (reading with less help)
• 3 = I Can Read (reading alone with a little help) 
• 4 = I Am Reading (reading alone, early chapter books)

Five Finger Rule: Have the child read any text-filled page of the book she has chosen. For each word she does not know, have the child put up one finger. At the end of the page, if the child has five fingers up, then the book is too hard; if no fingers are up, the book is too easy. The child should try to have two or three fingers up for a book that is “just right.” By using this method, the child can independently choose an appropriate book to help her grow as a reader.
 

Transitional Readers

When your reader advances beyond the Early Readers, but isn't quite ready to tackle a full-sized J novel, transitional books are the answer. Many transitional novels are found in our J Series aisle. Transitional fiction typically has...