Replay: Ready to Read

Send us Fan MailTo celebrate National Literacy Month we are replaying an interview Sue Kansteiner had with Arapahoe Libraries34 Ready to Read Mary and Andy, Early Literacy Librarians from Arapahoe Libraries, discuss ways that caregivers can help young children get ready to read.  They share five different strategies: Read, talk, sing, write and play. Resources: Vroom: https://www.vroom.org/ -A free resource for helping adults build strong brains in their little ones. Hundreds of example activities that are research-based and include how they support brain development. Available on a computer and available as a smartphone app. Healthy Children: https://healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx   From the American Academy of Pediatrics, this resource covers youth information including Ages and Stages, Healthy Living, Safety and Prevention, Family Life, and others.  Bright By Text:  https://brightbytext.org/ Adults can sign-up to receive helpful tips, activities, and events based on your child’s age and your location. Arapahoe Libraries uses this service to update local families about coming events and programs. Other libraries across the nation also use this service. Learn more about Early Learning Ventures!     ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures