Feature: Pre-K Attendance Improves Early Language and Math Skills
A recently released NIEER study finds children in quality pre-kindergarten programs make stronger gains in the areas of language and early math skills than children not enrolled in pre-kindergarten programs.  The study also highlights that these gains are made regardless of ethnic background or family income levels. Click here for a summary of the report. 

Early Literacy Activity: Rhyming
Check out March's early literacy activity: Find the Rhymes. Each month, a new activity will be featured here for use by early childhood professionals and parents with preschool children.  The activities are engaging, child-friendly, and fun!

Literacy Word of the Month: phoneme

News Desk
Find out about upcoming conferences, a free online chat about reading for meaning, and the latest research on electronic learning games and videos.

Ask Get Ready to Read!
Look here every month to find the answers to frequently asked questions from our help e-mail box.  This month, find out how to order the multiple copies of the Get Ready to Read! screening tool.

Resources for Parents
This month, check out online resources about school readiness and reading milestones for young children. You can also play interactive reading games with your child and read online story books.

Resources for Educators
Get information about Early Reading First grants and read new policy fact sheets on school readiness and high-quality preschool. You can also check out a creative learn-to-read Web site and a free webcast on differentiated reading instruction.

Anecdote from the Field
Monthly insights, suggestions or stories from people using the Get Ready to Read! screening tool and resources.