Why is it Important to Read to Your Baby/Toddler? Reading to your little one from birth to age three might feel a bit silly—after all, they can’t read yet! But don’t underestimate the magic of storytime. Even before they understand the words, hearing your voice and engaging with books sparks their imagination, builds language skills,… Continue reading Tips for Interactive Reading with Your Child from Birth to Three
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GIFT CONNECT’s Vision for a Literate Future: Celebrating International Literacy Day
Did you know there is a day that celebrates the importance of literacy? September 8th marks International Literacy Day, founded by UNESCO. This idea was brought forward at the “World Conference of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy” in Tehran, Iran, in 1965, to create a global movement to end illiteracy. In 1965,… Continue reading GIFT CONNECT’s Vision for a Literate Future: Celebrating International Literacy Day
New Edutainment Song for Early Childhood Development is Live!
“My Baby” is live! Following the success of the Abujubuju Baby Song, which currently has over 260,000 views on YouTube, we are proud to announce our next Edutainment song in Kenya: My Baby. Through our Edutainment songs, Global Ambassador Stellar Mengele, shares the importance of the Six Loving Habits – speak, sing, read, play, count… Continue reading New Edutainment Song for Early Childhood Development is Live!
The Power of Reading: Empowering Lifelong Learning from Birth to Three
It’s true that the digital era has changed the way we read, but that shouldn’t stop us from reading a good old-fashioned paperback or hardcover book. Reading, especially from Birth to Three, is transformative and crucial. In fact, by the third birthday, a baby needs to be spoken to, sung to, or read to some… Continue reading The Power of Reading: Empowering Lifelong Learning from Birth to Three
