Read Play Talk
Mesquite ISD's Early Literacy Initiative
Why Read Play Talk?
Mesquite ISD's Read Play Talk initiative encourages families to engage with their children daily starting at birth to foster early literacy and development through reading, playing, and talking together. This initiative not only promotes essential early learning activities but also offers community events and family education opoprtunities to support parents and caregivers. By partnering with local businesses and organizations, Read Play Talk spreads awareness and resources throughout the community, ensuring every family has the tools they need to build stronger bonds and provide a solid foundation for their child's future academic and personal success.
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LENA Start for families with children under the age of three
LENA Start is a family education program for all families with children under the age of three. During this eight-week class, families will learn how simply talking more with their baby will help their child's brain to develop and will set them up for success in school and beyond.
LENA Start is offered on several Mesquite ISD elementary campuses each fall and spring.
Click here to view the details for current LENA Start groups.
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Read Play Talk Community Events
Read Play Talk hosts several community events each year! The purpose of these events are to provide safe and fun environments for families to read, play, and talk together.
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Little Free Libraries
Little Free Libraries can be found on all Mesquite ISD elementary campuses and some middle school campuses. The purpose of these Little Free Libraries are to inspire reading, build community, and ensure that books are easily available to everyone. Visitors are encouraged to take a book, leave a book, and enjoy the shared resources.
Little Free Libraries in Mesquite ISD are maintained and monitored by our community business partners and community members. If you are interested in adopting a Little Free Library, please email LParis@mesquiteisd.org
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Find a Little Readers group near you!
In collaboration with Mesquite ISD's Library Services Department, Read Play Talk is proud to offer a Little Readers program at every elementary campus in Mesquite ISD. During these sessions, families will get to create lasting and impactful memories with their child as they read, play, and talk together.
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