This presentation demonstrates activities for four and five year olds to prepare them for reading and writing. The importance of verbal skills to help 3 and 4 year olds read and comprehend better is explained with an emphasis on doing things with a child and talking about these activities.

This presentation discusses ways that activities with books can help parents teach values such as being kind, fair, honest and responsible to very young children. Specific books mentioned are 'The Three Bears,' 'Cinderella,' 'The Little Red Hen,' and 'The Little Engine That Could.'

This presentation explains early brain research showing that most brain development takes place in the first three years of life. The importance of preschool experiences with reading are explained and tips for helping this age level are modeled.

This presentation introduces parents to ways they can enhance learning in children ranging from birth to five years of age. A description is given of the other presentations covering the beginning reader (ages 5-7) and the intermediate reader (ages 8-9). The importance of the role of the parent in this process is emphasized by showing how parents can help with love and emotional support and how they can provide a stimulating environment.