READING AND TALKING TO CHILDREN EARLY
THE WHO, WHAT, AND WHY OF OUR MISSION
WHO-CHILDREN AGE 0-3!
Babies learn language by hearing it spoken. Being exposed to conversation, reading aloud, and singing are all beneficial. Lifelong social relationships, reading ability, and math comprehension depend on early language development.
WHAT-RESOURCES!
We provide books meant for little hands- sturdy board books. WordUp helps families build collections of quality books which we obtain at reduced prices. Because WordUp is dedicated to helping families nourish their child’s language development, we work to get the message out through our newsletters, informational magnets, and other creative ways.
Why-A Better Future!
Data shows 80% of a child’s brain development happens before age 3! To that end the American Academy of Pediatrics urges community leaders to ‘ensure that books are available to all families’. Be a leader, donate today!
What Kind of books
Board books are sturdy cardboard books meant for little children. We purchase new books with financial donations and also accept gently used books for placement in micro-pantries.
Quality guides our selections. We look for children's books that have rhyme, humor, word play, and exposure to new vocabulary. Diversity in illustrations is a priority – all children should see faces that look like themselves.
Stories
IT TAKES A VILLAGE…
"It takes a village to raise a child," is an African proverb. For children to flourish, they require community support. WordUp joins with local organizations and clinics to encourage a healthy, happy start in life. Many groups distribute our books and informational materials to families.
OUR VILLAGE
USED BOOKS? YES
WordUp accepts gently used books! We prefer those which don’t have lengthy text as some of the parents don’t consider themselves good readers and we don’t want them to be turned off from reading. (No holiday books please.) A drop-off point is located at The Keep Store in downtown Springfield.
