Twenty Minutes a Day |
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| 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- |
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:
First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman's Summer Reading Challenge
Join the Huntsman family and 'Stand Together As Readers' (STAR). The "Power Is In Us) to reach a little higher and catch the vision to STAR in our homes, schools and communities. It is a bright thing to do!
Get Ready to Read
Early Literacy information, screening materials in English and Spanish, and fun activities for kids.
Literacy Resources: Developmental Milestones, from Reach Out and Read
Provides Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy charts for children ages 6
months-3 years old; available in 3 languages
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.
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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- |
Research
The Dana Foundation: Brain Center In depth information on current brain science. http://www.dana.org/braincenter.cfm Zero to Three An excellent introduction to Early Literacy, including research, tips for parents and caregivers, booklists, and activities. http://www.zerotothree.org/brainwonders/ Reading Related Publications for Parents U.S. Department of Education A helpful source for reading related publications. Most are free and available in both English and Spanish. http://www.edpubs.org/webstore/Content/search.asp |