Celebree School Celebrates Literacy Month
ENTER THE CONTESTSeptember is Literacy Month
At Celebree School, we are deeply committed to promoting literacy as a fundamental building block for a child’s future success. We believe in growing people BIG and small. That starts for many by fostering a love for reading from an early age helps children develop critical thinking skills, expand their imagination, and improve communication abilities. Literacy is not just about reading words on a page, it’s about opening doors to knowledge, creativity, and lifelong learning. As technology continues to evolve, Celebree School is taking a look at how AI will have an impact on children’s literacy this year.
ENTER OUR SOCIAL MEDIA GIVEAWAY
We’re giving one lucky family a Toniebox + DIY Creative Tonie—the perfect way to make storytime extra magical!
Here’s how it works:
- Use our custom AI story prompt to create a one-of-a-kind tale just for your child
- Record your personalized story onto the DIY Tonie
- Your little one will have a story they can listen to anytime, told in your voice
Don’t miss your chance to win this fun, creative keepsake for your family. Enter now and make storytime truly unforgettable!
Enter the contest before its over by:
- Participants must follow Celebree School on Instagram.
- Like the contest post
- Comment your child’s favorite book
- Additional Entries: Tag Friends (every tag is additional entry)
Register for Our FREE Webinar
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Ying Xu, Assistant Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, as we explore how AI is influencing early development and what it means for the future of reading, comprehension, and critical thinking.
In this live webinar, Dr. Xu will unpack how children interact with AI tools and how these technologies are beginning to influence cognitive, social, and emotional growth. We’ll examine how children learn from AI compared to human educators, the risks of misinformation, and what today’s children actually understand about the AI tools they use. This session will also touch on the opportunities for STEM learning through AI engagement and the growing importance of AI literacy in early education.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or industry professional, this webinar will offer valuable insights and practical takeaways as we navigate what it means to raise children in an increasingly AI-powered world.
Take the Literacy Pledge
Did you know that 25 million children in America struggle with reading? Celebree School is taking a stand this September by making a literacy pledge to read every single day. Join us as we make this pledge!
Download the pdf to the right and print out your very own literacy pledge with your child this September!
Join the Movement: Post a picture on social media with your child and their signed pledge with the hashtag #CelebreeCelebratesLiteracy
Use AI to Develop Personalized Stories for Your Child
We developed a mad-lib style AI prompt that allows you to plug in your children’s interests to build a personalized story that includes them as the main character! At Celebree School, we believe in fostering children’s interest to allow for deeper learning. This AI prompt offers a fun way to spark creativity while nurturing a love for reading and learning. Simply copy and paste the prompt below, and plug in the all capital words with your own choices, just like a mad lib. We believe AI in early childhood literacy should enhance, not replace, traditional storytelling. Used thoughtfully, it can serve as a creative springboard, sparking imagination, character exploration, and deeper conversations guided by an adult.
AI PROMPT:
Write a short, age-appropriate story for a child aged [CHILD’S AGE] that is fun, positive, and engaging. My child’s name is [CHILD’S NAME]. They love [CHILD’S FAVORITE ANIMAL], [CHILD’S FAVORITE ACTIVITY OR HOBBY], and [CHILD’S FAVORITE FOOD]. Please make the story take place in [CHILD’S FAVORITE PLACE OR IMAGINARY WORLD], and include a magical item: [SILLY OR MAGICAL OBJECT]. The main character, [CHILD’S NAME], should learn an uplifting lessonabout [A VALUE PARENT WANTS TO TEACH, e.g., kindness, bravery, teamwork]. Make it playful, with easy-to-understand words and a happy ending. Add fun details like [A FUNNY SOUND, OBJECT, OR CREATURE CHILD LOVES] to make it extra exciting.
Chapter by Chapter: Inspiring Daily Literacy Fun
We’ve created a Literacy Month Resource Pack for preschoolers, a downloadable collection of fun, hands-on activities designed to spark imagination, build early reading skills, and make family reading time joyful. Inside, you’ll find engaging tools like reading pledges, activity calendars, phonics flashcards, and creative literacy games.
Minute Milestones Reading for Impact Pledge: Children gather sponsors who pledge per-minute or flat donations based on their reading time. Each minute logged directly supports fundraising, reinforcing the value of reading while connecting literacy with giving back
Minute Milestones Reading for Impact Calendar: A daily reading tracker filled with fun prompts like “Read with a silly voice” or “Find an animal in your story.” Kids log minutes read each day while engaging with creative challenges that keep reading exciting.
Emotion Matching Activity – How Do I Feel Today?: Children connect facial expressions to words like “Happy,” “Sad,” and “Curious,” then choose their favorite feeling. This activity strengthens emotional literacy, empathy, and self-awareness.
Weekly Reading Chart Adventures: Families track seven days of shared reading, noting favorite lines and drawing story highlights. This playful log nurtures daily reading habits, sparks imagination, and encourages joyful family literacy routines.
Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Cards: Cards prompt quick, engaging literacy challenges. They transform independent or group reading time into interactive play that deepens comprehension.
Phonics Flip Book & Alphabet Cards: Flashcards pair uppercase and lowercase letters with picture cues. Children learn letter names, sounds, and vocabulary through fun repetition and games, building essential early literacy skills.
Looking for More At-Home Resources?
We have developed a library of at-home learning resources that you can use with your little one to extend the learning outside of the classroom. We have specialized Literacy resources available that you can check out along with other materials as well.
Learn More About Early Childhood Literacy
AI & Early Literacy: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know
Unable to attend our webinar? Check out a blog discussing how AI impacts children’s early literacy and development. In this blog, we discuss:
- The opportunities, risks, and challenges AI brings
- How to incorporate this knowledge into your everyday caregiving for your little one
- How you can join the conversation and learn more
Why Reading to Your Child Boosts Language and Literacy
Did you know that reading to your child boosts their literacy skills and is more than just a bedtime routine? In our blog we cover:
- Why reading matters
- The impact on motivation and comprehension
- The role of parent-child interaction
- Practical implications for parents and caregivers