Born to Read
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/initiatives/borntoread/index.cfm
“Through Born to Read, libraries partner with
local health care providers and other community agencies to provide new and
expectant parents with library cards, reading materials, incentives, and
resources to help them raise children who are “Born to Read.” Brochures with
tips for parents are available to order.
Colorado
Libraries for Early Literacy
Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy is passionately
committed to strengthening children's literacy through library services and
community advocacy.
Colorado
State Library
www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/ChildrensServices.htm
Early literacy, storytimes, Youth Services and continuing education
resources available in Colorado.
Early Childhood Colorado
www.Earlychildhoodcolorado.org
EarlyChildhoodColorado.org is an information site linking parents,
teachers and community members with current resources for children ages birth
to 8.
Saroj Ghoting, Early Childhood
Literacy Consultant
Visit Saroj Ghoting’s website to find resources for storytimes and
library environments, learn about Every Child Ready to Read and the latest
early literacy research and training opportunities.
ELSIE: Early Literacy Storytime Ideas Exchange
www.hclib.org/BirthTo6/ELSIE.cfm
“Search ELSIE to find books that help children develop the early
literacy skills necessary for learning success. Presentation notes show how to
emphasize skills in a fun, interactive story sharing experience.”
Every Child Ready to Read @ your library
www.ala.org/everychild
Every Child Ready to Read is a joint project
of the Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to
Children that seeks to incorporate “the latest research into a series of parent
and caregiver workshops to provide public libraries with vital tools to help
prepare parents for their critical role as their child's first teacher.”
Hummingbird
Educational Resources
This site is filled with preschool themes and storytime extension
activities.
National Association for the
Education of Young Children
“The National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young
children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental
services for all children from birth through age 8.”
National
Network for Childcare: Finger plays Plus
www.nncc.org/literacy/fingplus.html
“In this collection, we have included finger plays with a variety of
concepts and movements. We have also included some suggestions for related
activities. Children learn best when they can experience or practice new
concepts in several different ways. We hope these finger plays and verses will
become favorites.”
Reach Out And Read
www.reachoutandread.org
“Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national
non-profit organization that promotes early literacy by giving new books to
children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud in
pediatric exam rooms across the nation.”
Reading
Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental offers
resources, prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and
literacy resources to those children and families who need them most.
Reading Rockets
www.readingrockets.org
“Reading Rockets is a national multimedia
project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why
so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.”
StoryBlocks
Storyblocks features useful demonstrations of
songs and rhymes that build readers.
Zero To Three
www.zerotothree.org
“ZERO TO THREE is a national, research-
based, nonprofit organization that trains and supports professionals,
policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and
toddlers.”