06/01/2026
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Check out this little guy and the video of him reading to his parents! When parents ask us how to prepare their kids for school, this is how it looks. The more we read to our children right from the beginning, the more likely they will be ready to read in school. Congratulations Brady! You truly are excellent on purpose!
Did you know that talking, reading, and singing to your children is teaching? Our incredible SCOH teacher Rhiannon Leaf sure does.
At just 17 months old, Rhiannon's son Brady Leaf is already "reading" his book to Mom and Dad, and we couldn't be prouder! (Check him out in the comments!)
This tiny reader was recently presented with a Being Excellent On Purpose (BEOP) Certificate and has officially become the youngest Brickie ever to receive a BEOP Award!
This is exactly WHY early literacy matters. Long before children can decode words on a page, they are building a love of books, language, and storytelling. Every time you read with your child, or let them "read" to YOU, you are:
📚 Building vocabulary
🧠 Strengthening brain connections
💬 Developing communication skills
❤️ Creating memories that last a lifetime
You don't have to be a teacher, and you don't have to wait until kindergarten. Start NOW. Start today. Board books, picture books, and bedtime stories make a world of difference. If you're interested in learning more about "talking is teaching," be sure to connect with Brickies from the Start -formerly Building Brickies!
This little boy is proof that excellence has no age limit. Congratulations, Brady, on becoming the youngest Brickie ever to earn a BEOP Award and Certificate for Being Excellent On Purpose!
