When driving down the street your 3-year-old child may say, “Look! There’s McDonald’s, or Starbucks or Target. Why? At 3-years-old, your child’s becoming an “environmental reader.” They’re making the connection that symbols carry meaning which lays the foundation for making letter-sound connections. In our Age 3 Ages and Stages package, we explore how your child uses the sights, sounds, and symbols around them to begin “decoding” their world. We share practical, fun ways to reinforce environmental reading. And we offer developmentally appropriate benchmarks that you can use to determine if your child’s reading readiness skills are on track.