EARLY LITERACY
Children are the community’s greatest and most valuable resource. A child's success today is an investment in our community's future. Early learning and literacy are the foundation of academic success.
ABOUT
LEAD (Literacy Enrichment and Development) is a comprehensive literacy program designed to build awareness and understanding of the vital importance of mental wellness and early learning. We highlight how parents (and other adults) can help young children develop healthy habits through their early grades. It is grassroots in nature – serving as an awareness vehicle to connect parents, guardians and care givers of children ten and under to resources and tools they can use to ensure their children are ready for school and on the pathway to success.

CHILDREN WHO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN ARE THREE TO FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE.
RESOURCES

Building Young Learners
Engaging media-rich learning opportunities and everyday activities to help your children succeed. Learn More

Child Safety At Home
Safe Kids Worldwide offers tips to keep children safe while at home and away from school. Learn More

Growing Together
Free bilingual resources aimed to help parents and caregivers enhance learning opportunities for young children. Learn More

Your Life Long Reader
Your resource for finding great books for kids, reading strategies, age-specific book lists. Learn More
BRIGHTLY STORYTIME
Dragons Love Tacos - Read Aloud Picture Book
This deliciously funny read-aloud is an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack that will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose. Find more videos and book ideas here.
