In this month's column by Manitowoc (WI) Public Library Youth Librarian Susie Menk , she is thinking about helpful early literacy resources. And she's wondering....what do you think?
What are your favorite resources for early literacy? What resources do you share with parents or caregivers? What kinds of social media posts do you put out about early literacy?
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A community stakeholder recently asked me about the library’s early literacy programs and it made me think of all the resources that we share with parents/caregivers in our storytimes as well as in our youth department.
I feel it is part of our job as youth librarians to make sure we share as much as we can about early literacy. Since reading is the foundation for all learning and most of us have something in our mission statements about making lifelong readers or learners, it’s important that we start immediately with teaching and sharing resources about early literacy.
These are some of my go-to resources:
This resource provides much of the science behind why development during 0-3 years is so important. It discusses the neurons and how positive experiences help strengthen the connections between neurons. If you are looking for good quotes to use in your storytimes or research to back up your parent asides, this is a great resource.
CDC’s Developmental Milestones
I love to give this resource to new parents. Many parents are looking for some sort of measuring stick to make sure their child is developing the way they should be. This resource has developmental stages all laid out and printable checklists for parents or caregivers to use to make sure their child is experiencing normal development. They also offer a milestone tracker app that can give tips and activities for parents to use with their child if they feel their child is behind.
I love this calendar. It labels each day of the month with the main skills–talking, reading, singing, playing or writing. Then it gives ideas of activities to do with your child. Included on the back of the calendar are suggestions of age-appropriate book titles and songs for parents or caregivers to use with their child.
Center for Early Literacy Learning
This is another resource that has developmental checklists and activities for parents to use with their child. They also provide videos or podcasts for parents/caregivers to watch or listen to that highlight how to interact with an infant to help increase their early literacy skills. Many of their resources are also accessible for parents or librarians to print or download.
I am sure many of you have your own favorite resources. I would love to hear what they are. Please share!
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