Kindergarten readiness checklist: skills experts say to practice now
Discover the social, thinking, and academic skills your child needs to thrive in school —plus ways for them to practice now.
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Building a strong pencil grip: 3 fun art tools and activities for toddlers
These ideas help your toddler move from a fisted grip to one that uses the strength of their fingers and thumb.
5 ways to get your toddler talking as you read together
Research shows that reading can be a powerful way to boost your toddler’s expressive language skills. Try these simple strategies.
5 pre-literacy skills to encourage in your toddler
Instilling a love and understanding of language, reading, and writing in toddlers has little to do with memorizing the ABCs. Learn the skills to reinforce instead.
Simple ways to boost your toddler’s phonological awareness
Understanding how individual sounds make up words—known as phonological awareness—is a key literacy skill. Learn how to encourage it.
Inspire an early love of reading with Lovevery Book Bundles
Lovevery is thrilled to announce its new Book Bundles for Play Kits subscribers. We’re excited for you and your child to discover your new favorite books together.
Babies learn from books with photographs
Read how books with realistic images have been shown to increase vocabulary and letter recognition more than books with fantastical illustrations.
A book list for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, here are some books we love, written by Black authors and featuring Black characters in happy, present-day storylines.
5 tips to encourage talking in babies
Read our 5 simple things that can make an important difference in your baby's early attempts to talk.
When will my baby say their first word?
When will my baby start talking? Most children say their first word between 12 and 14 months old. Read about ways to encourage talking.
Your 8-month-old’s cognitive development
Here’s what child development experts say is happening in your child’s brain at 8 months old.
How to help your toddler or preschooler adjust to a new baby
A new baby brother or sister can be exciting for a young child, but their perspective can change quickly. Read our tips to help with this big change.
3 ways to observe Black History Month with your child
Since 1926, February has been a time to center the Black community. We celebrate Black contributions, commit to taking action against racism, and reflect on Black history and Black futures. Here are 3 ways to observe Black History Month with your family.
Welcome to The Storyteller Play Kit for months 40-42
Inside our Storyteller Play Kit, you’ll find a Puppet Theater and Puppet Set designed to help spark your child’s imagination and bring their storytelling to life.
Celebrating Black History Month with babies and young children
Children of all races are never too young to take part in Black History Month. Here are ideas on how celebrate with your child, along with a list of books that center Black people and culture.
How to pre-wire your child’s brain for reading
As early as 2, your child is starting to understand how books work. Here are some strategies to encourage your budding reader by encouraging "print motivation."
How to set up an obstacle course for your 2-year-old
An obstacle course, indoors or out, is a great way for your child to develop gross motor skills like walking on tiptoes and jumping with both feet.
It can last less than a minute, but makes a big difference
Books expose your baby to new vocabulary, rhyming and rhythm, and new language structures. Here's what to expect from reading at this age.
