All the Way to K and Beyond! Fun Activities to Build Language and Literacy for Children Ages Birth to Five
Everyday conversations with your child lead to reading later on.
Talking together with your child helps prepare them for learning and school. Use the resources below to keep conversations going all day. Download colorful posters with activities for children ages birth to five in English and Spanish!
Activity posters
En español
Make Art
Making art together is a great way to spark conversations between you and your child. Find simple projects you can make at home together!
Art projects
Share Books
Reading with your child everyday prepares them to read, write, and learn. Use the videos and book recommendations linked below to make reading together fun!
Story videos
Sing and Move
Music, singing, and movement build your child’s brain and body in important ways. Sing and move together along with these videos!
Music videos
Resources
Learn more with these resources for learning and literacy.
- Vroom.org – site offers additional brain-building opportunities for children ages 0 -5.
- NYC Department of Education Pre-K for All
- NYC Administration for Children’s Services
Our Partners and Advisors
We are grateful for the support and expertise provided by the institutions and individuals noted in the link below.
Partners and Advisors
Our Funders
The All the Way to K and Beyond initiative is made possible with generous funding from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and the Meringoff Family Foundation.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan and the children and families of New York City are grateful for this support. Thank you!
Note from a Fan
“My mother is a Spanish speaker and has not only been using the All the Way to K activities daily with my 16-month old son (she hung the poster on the refrigerator), but she now feels confident speaking in her native language to him more often. I have seen an increase in his ability to speak and recognize more words in Spanish.” –Rossmery Dais
Program Evaluations
All the Way to K and Beyond!: Evaluation Summary by Palmer-Wolf
All the Way to K and Beyond!: Evaluation Full Report by Palmer-Wolf
Professional Development
Learn more about professional development opportunities for educators and caregivers.
