Bridge-to-Reading is a comprehensive, easy-to-implement readiness curriculum (for ages 2 1/2 -- 6) based on the premise that young children learn language and prereading skills most easily by "doing" and then learning and using the words that explain their experiences. Each section in the series is presented in a separate notebook containing detailed suggestions for a variety of semi-individualized activities in which language learning is integrated in a natural, nonpressured way. The curriculum was developed primarily for programs in which staff members have little or no training and limited access to curriculum materials. Section 7 includes free-play enrichment projects (intended as optional choices for children) involving social studies concepts, language skills, mathematical, music and movement, creative self-expression, and other areas. (DP)