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Twenty Minutes a Day

Read to your children
Twenty minutes a day;
You have the time,
And so do they.
Read while the laundry is in the machine;
Read while the dinner cooks;
Tuck a child in the crook of your arm
And reach for the library books.
Hide the remote,
Let the computer games cool,
For one day your children will be off to school;
Remedial? Gifted? You have the choice;
Let them hear their first tales
In the sound of your voice.
Read in the morning;
Read over noon;
Read by the light of
Goodnight Moon.
Turn the pages together,
Sitting close as you'll fit,
Till a small voice beside you says,
"Hey, don't quit."

-Richard Peck-

Emergent Literacy Resources on the Web:

Primary Resources:

Utah Kids Ready to Read!
Utah State Library

Every Child Ready to Read
Public Library Association & ALA

Information on Emergent Literacy research, Parent/Caregiver Workshops, brochures and more!

Born to Read
ALA's Association for Library Service to Children

An overview of emergent literacy and suggested books, as well as a links, including one for Born to Read products.

Additional Web Resources:

Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy from Reach Out and Read
Provides Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy charts for children ages 6 months-3 years old; available in 3 languages.

Get Ready to Read
Early Literacy information, screening materials in English and Spanish, and fun activities for kids.

PBS Parents Guide to Reading and Language
A site that provides information in Spanish and English about children's language, reading and writing development.

"Read to Me" Idaho State Library
Information for librarians, educators and parents about creating a home literary environment.

Read to Me: An Intergenerational Reading Program
Workshops, presentations, videos, and publications encouraging families to read to their babies.

Reading Rockets, Launching Young Readers
Articles and information for professionals, parents and kids. Be sure to take a look at their videos.

Reading is Fundamental
Information on literacy for parents and literacy professionals. You'll also find games, activities, and a book zone for kids.

Ready! Set! School!
Provides activities parents can do with pre-schoolers to develop kindergarten readiness.


Twenty Minutes a Day

Read to your children
Twenty minutes a day;
You have the time,
And so do they.
Read while the laundry is in the machine;
Read while the dinner cooks;
Tuck a child in the crook of your arm
And reach for the library books.
Hide the remote,
Let the computer games cool,
For one day your children will be off to school;
Remedial? Gifted? You have the choice;
Let them hear their first tales
In the sound of your voice.
Read in the morning;
Read over noon;
Read by the light of
Goodnight Moon.
Turn the pages together,
Sitting close as you'll fit,
Till a small voice beside you says,
"Hey, don't quit."

-Richard Peck-

Research

The Dana Foundation: Brain Center
In depth information on recent news about brain science.

Zero to Three
Website for the National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. Find information on children behavior and development, care and education, and a great section of resources for parents.

Zero to Three: Tips and Tools for Early Language and Literacy
Tips and tools for early language and literacy from Zero to Three, the National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families.

U.S. Department of Education Publications
Search for helpful information about early literacy and child development. Most publications are free and available in both English and Spanish (En EspaƱol).