Whatever types of resources a family needs, Lekotek staff members start with the family's existing strengths and help parents work toward the goals they set themselves. Lays a foundation for literacy through play Recent research has highlighted the critical importance of early play experiences, access to literacy materials, and supportive parent-child interactions for the emergence of reading and writing skills in young children. All National Lekotek Center direct service programs incorporate toys, books, and play activities which support the child's emergent literacy. Lekotek staff show parents how to use toys to develop eye tracking skills, shape recognition, and the capacity to imagine, for example-all skills which are central to literacy development. Membership fees are reasonable.
Scholarships are available for families that qualify.