There are many ways to engage children and families in meaningful and fun activities. These activities can support a broader celebration of children or represent something new and different to do with a child every day.

Each of these documents contains activities that can be done in the classroom and/or the home. We encourage you to use these ideas to celebrate these children's events and make every day a special day.

Language and Literacy Websites
Below are some internet websites which give information, ideas, and news concerning Language and Literacy.

Please note that Bright from the Start: Georgia's Department of Early Care and learning does not endorse any of these websites or claim that the ideas shared on them are developmentally appropriate for all children. This list is not exhaustive. Bright from the Start encourages you to explore the internet to find your own favorite web resources!

For Children
Book Adventure
Provides a free reading motivation program for children in grades K-8.

Kid at Art
This website teaches children and their caregivers’ creative ways to recycle by making art.

Public Broadcasting Service
This web site, provided by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), is home to more than 1,000 television show companion sites in addition to Web-original sites.

For Parents
Reading is Fundamental
This organization prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most.

Public Broadcasting Service Parents
Provides information on child development, raising children, getting children ready for school and offers PBS KIDS games

Linkup Parents
This website provides sites, links, and resources on parenting and child development

Listen Up
Provides specialized information for the deaf and hard of hearing.

National Institute for Literacy
The National Institute for Literacy, a federal agency, which provides leadership on literacy issues.

For Providers
Reading is Fundamental Educators
This website provides information and resources to help and motivate children to read.

Reading Rockets
This website provides information on Reading Rockets national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read.