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Sit down with a child in your life—a son, niece, grandchild or child of a family friend—and make a book. It's a simple, effective and fun way to build language skills and promote learning.

Here are some ideas for your storybook:
Scroll over the menu below to see the examples.

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*Information courtesy of Born Learning™, a public engagement and material distribution campaign that provides important information about what young children need every day to ensure quality early learning. Designed to support you in your critical role as a child's first teacher, Born Learning™ materials are made available through the efforts of United Way, United Way Success by 6 and Civitas. For more information, visit bornlearning.org.