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Reading Tips for Parents

The Colorado State Library has developed a brochure entitled Reading Tips for Parents. It is available to download in PDF format. If you'd like to print quantities for your library, you can also download the color separations to take to your local print shop.

The brochure offers tips and ideas on how to read to children and how to set an atmosphere for reading activities. It also includes general reading tips and age appropriate ideas and techniques from birth to 6 years of age. It is available in English and Spanish.

You can also order free copies of this brochure in bulk if you live in Colorado and agree not to sell the brochure. Visit the Brochures Ordering Page.

Reading Tips for Parents Brochure - English Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format file
Reading Tips for Parents Brochure - Spanish Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format file

Color Separations for Reading Tips for Parents Brochure - English Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format file
Color Separations for Reading Tips for Parents Brochure - Spanish Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format file


For additional information, contact Sharon Morris, 303-866-6900.