2023 Annual Report Final No Bleeds - Flipbook - Page 13
Importance of Early Literacy
(This data was prepared by CCR&R9s Early Language and Literacy Specialists)
Early literacy is linked to third grade vocabulary retention and reading level. The more exposure a child has to reading
before they turn ove, the better foundation they have for learning in the future.
READING FREQUENCY
WORD EXPOSURE
5 Books/Day
1.5 Million
1 Book/Day
350,000
3-5 Times/Week
200,000
1-2 Times/Week
80,000
Never
10,000 or less
After 36 months of participating in Imagination Library:
91%
Of families saw an increase in
vocabulary, social skills, and
listening skills in their children
81%
Of families were reading
to their children at least
one time per day
75%
Of families noted their
children increased their
interest in reading
