Resources for Parents in Elementary School and Earlier
Elementary School (and Earlier)
Understanding your Young Child’s Stages of Development
Information on child development for parents of one to five year olds.http://www.cwla.org/
Story Blocks – Literacy Development
Collection of 30-60 second videos for parents, caregivers, and library staff designed to model songs, rhymes, and finger-plays appropriate for early childhood. Each video clip includes tips to increase caregivers’ understanding of child development and pre-literacy needs. http://www.storyblocks.org/
Reading Tip Sheets
Reading tip sheets, available in multiple languages, for parents of babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, first graders, second graders, and third graders. http://www.colorincolorado.org/guides/readingtips/
Reading Rockets
Teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle. http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents/
