Early Literacy Programs

Helping families become active partners in their child's education

The Early Literacy program helps families and their preschool-age children prepare for kindergarten. These programs support parents and families as their children's first and most important teachers. Early Literacy fosters strong family-school partnerships using interactive activities.

Children and families in the Early Literacy program participate in fun "school-like" experiences. The 37-topic curriculum aligns with evidence-based instruction and FCPS’ Portrait of a Graduate. Parents and families also learn from each other during discussions led by the instructor. Discussion topics include:

  • The Joy of Sharing Books
  • Learning Through Play
  • Positive Ways to Communicate with Children
  • Understanding Behavior
  • Preparing for Kindergarten

Classes meet two times per week in school and community sites across Fairfax County. Early Literacy programs are organized around four cultural/linguistic affinity groups: African Heritage/English, Arabic/English, Hispanic/Spanish, and Korean. Families and their 1-5 year old children are welcome to enroll. Early Literacy Programs are FREE for Fairfax County residents.

For more information, contact Laura Cook at [email protected] or 703-204-4330.

African Heritage Early Literacy

The Early Literacy Program is a free, interactive family and child program. Families learn school-readiness strategies to prepare their children for future school success.

Korean Early Literacy

The Early Literacy Program is a free, interactive family and child program. Families learn school-readiness strategies to prepare their children for future school success.

Hispanic Early Literacy

The Early Literacy Program is a free, interactive family and child program. Families learn school-readiness strategies to prepare their children for future school success.

Arabic Early Literacy

The Early Literacy Program is a free, interactive family and child program. Families learn school-readiness strategies to prepare their children for future school success.