Prepared by the State of Idaho's Right to Read program, this handbook lists suggestions to help parents discover their child's uniqueness and be her or his first teacher. The suggestions involve the provision of experiences in the community and at home, such as helping children master motor tasks through running, tossing, and clapping; listening to the child's talking; helping children learn and discover in such locales as farms, parks, and grocery stores; talking about colors and size differences; providing practice in decision-making; providing art activities; and reading books aloud together. Lists of recommended books for children and for parents are included. (CC)