Emergent Literacy Resources on the Web:
Primary Resources:
Utah Kids Ready to Read! (Utah State Library)
http://library.utah.gov/utah_kids/index.htm
Every Child Ready to Read (Public Library Association)
Information on Emergent Literacy research, Parent/Caregiver Workshops, brochures and more!
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/ECRR/ECRRHomePage.htm
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.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alscresources/borntoread/bornread.htm
Additional Web Resources:
Idaho State Library
"Read to Me" Idaho State Library
http://www.lili.org/read/readtome/index.htm
- Information for Librarians and Educators
- Information for Parent and Child Care Providers
- Creating a Home Literary Environment
- A "TV Diet" Plan from your public library and the Idaho State Library
- Child Care Reads
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!
http://www.utah.gov/firstlady/summer_book_reading.html
Get Ready to Read
Early Literacy information, screening materials in English and Spanish, and fun activities for kids.
http://www.getreadytoread.org/
Reading Rockets, Launching Young Readers
Articles and information for professionals, parents and kids. Be sure to take a look at their videos.
http://www.readingrockets.com/index.php
Reading is Fundamental
Information on literacy for parents and literacy professionals. You'll also find games, activities, and a book zone for kids.
http://www.rif.org/
PBS Parents Guide to Reading and Language
A site that provides information in Spanish and English about children's
language, reading and writing development.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/
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
http://www.reachoutandread.org/about_develop.html
Ready! Set! School!
Provides activities parents can do with pre-schoolers to develop kindergarten
readiness.
http://www.readysetschool.org/home/
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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 |