Nemours Children's Reading BrightStart!
Free Preschool Reading Screener for Children Ages 3-5
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Happy Readers, Healthy Kids
Knowing that literacy is a strong predictor of long-term health, Reading BrightStart! is here to ensure that every child is on track to be a capable reader. Help your child by learning about the pre-reading
milestones
from birth to age 5, exploring
articles
activities
and
recommended books
, and taking our free
preschool reading screener
Featured Article
The Power of Reading in the Hospital
Learn how reading with your child during a hospital stay can bring comfort, strengthen connection, and support healthy brain development.
Featured Activity
Letter Printing With Water
Toddlers love to play with water. Use this simple water-play activity to expose your toddler to alphabet letters and their sounds.
2026 Book of the Year
Chicka Chicka ABC
Stories have a remarkable ability to spark imagination, build connection, and inspire lifelong learning.