Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Books
Books
Baby Read Aloud Basics Caroline Blakemore
Reading Magic Mem Fox
The Read Aloud Handbook Jim Trelease
Brain Rules for Baby John Medina
Reading with Babies, Toddlers and Twos Susan Straub
Websites
Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL)
CLEL was formed by a group of librarians who are committed to promoting and strengthening early childhood literacy.
Storyblocks
Storyblocks is a project of CLEL, this website provides rhymes, songs and finger plays that parents/caregivers can use with children.
Saroj Ghoting
Saraj Ghoting is an early childhood literacy consultant who helps librarians incorporate early literacy skills into children's library programs.
Every Child Ready to Read (ERCC)
The Public Library Association (PLA) and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) created ECRR to teach parents and librarians how to support early literacy development.
6 By 6
Johnson County Library (Kansas) has a section of its website devoted to promoting early literacy skills.
Reading Rockets
This website provides information and resources about literacy for parents, educators and librarians.
Why We Should Use Big Words With Little Kids
This blog post explains why adults shouldn't simplify their language when talking with children.
Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL)
CLEL was formed by a group of librarians who are committed to promoting and strengthening early childhood literacy.
Storyblocks
Storyblocks is a project of CLEL, this website provides rhymes, songs and finger plays that parents/caregivers can use with children.
Saroj Ghoting
Saraj Ghoting is an early childhood literacy consultant who helps librarians incorporate early literacy skills into children's library programs.
Every Child Ready to Read (ERCC)
The Public Library Association (PLA) and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) created ECRR to teach parents and librarians how to support early literacy development.
6 By 6
Johnson County Library (Kansas) has a section of its website devoted to promoting early literacy skills.
Reading Rockets
This website provides information and resources about literacy for parents, educators and librarians.
Why We Should Use Big Words With Little Kids
This blog post explains why adults shouldn't simplify their language when talking with children.