Free Resources on Children's Literacy from the Colorado State Library

Try some of these resources designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and childcare providers. Libraries can give them to individual patrons or to groups during programs and outreach activities.

These documents, prepared by the Colorado State Library, contain many links to even more information about children’s literacy.  As long as you aren't going to sell copies, feel free to download and copy. Just, please, give the Colorado State Library credit. 

• Communication & Technology for Kids (PDF)
  Free stories on the telephone, a few fun sites on the Internet, and "information literacy" for little ones.

• Diversity Toolkit
  Online year-long calendar, downloadable bookmarks, and bibliographies for eight major special populations groups, including ethnic

• Fifty Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know (PDF)

• Free Internet Resources for School-Aged Children's Literacy (PDF)

• Free Internet Resources for Early Literacy (PDF)

• Holiday and Vacation Activities for Parents and Kids  (PDF)
  Lots of Internet sites with crafts, recipes, on-the-go as well as ideas for at-home fun.

• Libros de cuentos en Espaņol (PDF)
  Storytime Books in Spanish.

• Models for Early Childhood Literacy Programs (PDF)

• Multicultural Web Resources for Education (PDF)
  An initial guide.

• Overview of Early Literacy Issues (PDF)
  Summary of research and resources.

• Reading Rockets
  Parent tips in Vietnamese and 11 other languages.

• Reading Tips for Parents
  Easy-to-do activities for parents of children birth through about seven (English and Spanish).

• Ready? Set? Go! Kindergarten readiness brochure
  Brief tips for parents and caregivers, for children about four to five (English and Spanish).

• Spanish-Language Web Resources for Children’s Literacy (PDF)
  Support for teachers, parents and librarians.

• Summer Reading Program
  Resources and fun for adults and kids.

More resources are available at Kids Literacy Colorado, your guide to online literacy resources and links.

You may also order or download PDF versions of the many brochures CSL has to offer on our Brochures page.

For additional information, contact Sharon Morris, 303-866-6730.