Check Availability to see if Imagination Library is currently available in your neighborhood. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales La biblioteca de la imaginación de Dolly Parton ha lanzado un programa estatal en Colorado para construir filiales financiadas de manera sostenible en cada condado. Durante el primer año, Imagination Library of Colorado se centrará en asociarse con las comunidades locales para llevar los programas de Imagination Library a nuevos condados y apoyar a los afiliados actuales para expandir su área de servicio. Puede que todavía no haya un afiliado en su vecindario, pero estamos trabajando arduamente para expandirnos y conectarnos con campeones locales para lanzar afiliados. Consulte la disponibilidad a continuación. Si desea recibir una notificación cuando se abra una sucursal en su área, regístrese con su correo electrónico a través de ImaginationLibrary.com Visita Conviértete en afiliado para conocer qué se necesita para lanzarte en tu comunidad o apoyar económicamente a tu afiliado local.

Imagination Library Colorado works to support current affiliates and grow new affiliates in new Colorado Counties to ensure all children under 5 have equitable access to books For those of you who wish to make a donation in Dolly's memory, please make checks payable to Imagination Library of Colorado send to: 3000 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80205 *please include a note if you intend for your donation to support a specific county in Colorado DONATE ONLINE A Thank You to Dolly Parton “Today we mourn an extraordinary woman who changed the world in more ways than most people will ever know. Dolly Parton brought joy to millions through her music, but she also believed deeply that every child, regardless of where they were born or how much money their family had, deserved the opportunity to grow up surrounded by books. “That belief became Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. What began in her home county in Tennessee grew into an international movement reaching millions of children and families. “Here in Colorado, we have had the privilege of carrying Dolly's vision forward through Imagination Library of Colorado and our local partners across the state. We see every day what happens when a child receives a book addressed personally to them in the mail — and begins to believe that books, reading and learning belong to them. “Dolly's passing is an enormous loss, but the mission she created is very much alive. The organization, partnerships and people she inspired will continue this work. Colorado children will continue receiving books, and we intend to make sure that generations of children who never had the opportunity to know Dolly personally will nevertheless know what she believed in. “There may be no better way to honor Dolly Parton than to keep putting books into the hands of children. That work continues.” Enroll your child for a FREE book each month Through our program, Colorado children are eligible to receive a FREE book every month from ages 0-5. Enroll your child here at no cost to begin building their home library and strengthening childhood literacy across the state. If you'd like to help support a Colorado child in your community, donating just $31 will cover the cost of their monthly Imagination Library books for an entire year. Your support helps young learners grow up with strong early literacy skills and the confidence they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Since the creation of Colorado’s statewide Imagination Library program in 2020, every locally raised dollar is matched by the state, doubling the impact of each gift. By ensuring families receive high-quality, age-appropriate books at no cost, the Imagination Library of Colorado nurtures a love of reading, strengthens family storytime routines, and builds a culture of literacy for every child in Colorado. Enroll A Child & Donate Enroll A Child 3,405,000 books and counting mailed to Colorado children since 2021. 62,284 five year olds in Colorado have graduated from the Imagination Library. 92,000+ Colorado children receive monthly books from the Imagination Library. 29% of Colorado's zero- to-five year old's population is enrolled in Imagination Library. BY THE NUMBERS Thanks to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) for funding the Imagination Library in Colorado, 50% of books are funded by the state and 50% of the books are funded locally. Getting books into the hands of Colorado's early learners through the Imagination Library of Colorado is made possible with support from the CDEC and local champions.

Accessible Books American Printing House (APH) selects six titles from the current Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection that are most appropriate for children with visual impairment. Children will receive a braille/print book in the mail at no cost to their family every other month. For more information, please visit: aph.org/braille-tales . The application on this page is required to be completed prior to receiving books. Audio Imagination Library books are also available to children. These books may only be played on a digital playback device loaned from the National Library Service (NLS) or another device approved by the NLS.For more information, please visit: aph.org/imagination-library-collaboration/.

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales In 1996, Dolly Parton launched Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (DPIL) book gifting program to foster a love of reading in Tennessee's children. Each month of a child’s life from 0-5, one brand-new, developmentally-appropriate book is mailed to a child's home at no cost to parents. In 2000, the program became available for replication to any community willing to champion it locally. Since its launch, DPIL has mailed 300,000,000+ books to children worldwide with a program model that provides a turnkey “blueprint” to promote early childhood literacy and kindergarten readiness. In 2019, a group of Colorado community leaders saw the impact the Imagination Library has on children throughout the State, and plans were put in motion to mail books to ALL Colorado children. On February 26, 2020, Senate Bill SB20-185 was introduced to the Colorado General Assembly to provide funding for a statewide Imagination Library. The bi-partisan sponsored Bill was signed on July 10, 2020, and became effective on September 13, 2020. Overseen by the state librarian in the Department of Education House Bill HB24-1205 relocated the program to the Colorado Department Of Early Childhood. Signed by by Governor Polis on February 27, 2024, the House Bill became effective on June 30, 2024. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales The mission of Imagination Library of Colorado is to increase literacy and kindergarten readiness in Colorado by ensuring equitable access to books for all children from ages 0 to 5. We do this by mailing each enrolled child one free book each and every month until the child turns 5 and graduates from the program. With strong evidence of impact, expanding statewide reach, and more than 3 million books delivered to Colorado families, ILCO continues to unite communities around a shared goal, ensuring every child starts school ready to thrive.

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Every year, our Imagination Library books are selected by the Blue Medal Book team, a group of early literacy experts from across the US dedicated to selecting books that reflect a range of family experiences, making it possible for every child to see themselves reflected in the stories, themes, and concepts. Each month from birth to age five, every child registered in the Imagination Library receives an age-appropriate, high-quality title addressed to them by name and delivered directly to their mailbox. The Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee selects ten English titles and two bilingual English/Spanish titles each ye ar. As of August 2025, Colorado families may opt in to receive a bilingual book every month . All children registered in the program will receive these three books: "The Little Engine That Could," the first book that every child receives. "Coat Of Many Colors," Dolly Parton's self-written book. "Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” as their graduation celebration book. American Printing House (APH) selects six titles from the current Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection that are most appropriate for children with visual impairment. Children will receive a braille/print book in the mail at no cost to their family every other month. For more information, please visit: aph.org/braille-tales. The application on this page is required to be completed prior to receiving books. Audio Imagination Library books are also available to children. These books may only be played on a digital playback device loaned from the National Library Service (NLS) or another device approved by the NLS. For more information, please visit: aph.org/imagination-library-collaboration/ . Download the 2026 English Book List Download the 2026 English/ Spanish Bilingual Book List Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List English/ Spanish Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List

Parent Questions How do I enroll my child? Imagination Library Colorado is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. The program is available for all Colorado children 0–5, so long as there is a local partner in your area supporting the cost of books. Check your local availability here. If you'd like to be notified when an affiliate opens in the area please sign up with your email via ImaginationLibrary.com How do I update my address? When you move, your books do not automatically move with you. Update your address using one of the options below. Books will arrive between 6-8 weeks after your information is submitted. This is only for use by current Colorado residents. If you are moving and currently live outside the state of Colorado, please visit imaginationlibrary.com to update your address. Update your Imagination Library parent profile. If you set-up a parent account into the Imagination Library system when your child was enrolled, you can update your address by logging into your account. To log into your account, click here. OR, email our staff at books@imaginationlibrarycolorado.org and we'll update your account for you. In your email, make sure to include your child's name, DOB, old address, and updated address. Why am I not receiving books? Due to the large volume of books we send each month, our book labels are printed a month in advance. Depending on when you registered your child, it may take up to 8-12 weeks for your first book to arrive. Similarly, if you’ve recently updated the address on your account, it will take 6-8 weeks to start receiving books at your new address. Have you suddenly stopped receiving books without updating your profile? Please email us at books@imaginationlibrarycolorado.org When will my child receive their first book? Once the registration is approved, it takes 8-12 weeks for your child to receive their first book. After that, they should receive a new book each month until their fifth birthday. How are the books free for families? Here’s the truth: While Dolly Parton launched this incredible program, local communities raise the funds to make it happen. That means every book your child receives is made possible by caring people living locally —just like you. Learn more here. I’m expecting our baby in 6 months, when can I sign them up? Congratulations! You can sign your baby up as soon as they are born! Are there Braille or Audio options? American Printing House (APH) selects six titles from the current Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection that are most appropriate for children with visual impairment. Children will receive a braille/ print book in the mail at no cost to their family every other month. For more information, please visit: aph.org/braille-tales. The application on this page is required to be completed prior to receiving books. Audio Imagination Library books are also available to children. These books may only be played on a digital playback device loaned from the National Library Service (NLS) or another device approved by the NLS. For more information, please visit: aph.org/imagination-library-collaboration/. I have twins, will they always receive the same books each month? We mail out books by age group. Every child born in the same year receives the same books, appropriate for their age. Twins will receive the exact book each month. However, because the books are addressed to each child, they will both have built their own library of quality books when they graduate from the programs. Families can choose between two collections of Imagination Library books: the primarily English book collection with occasional bilingual English/Spanish books, or a 100% bilingual English/Spanish book collection. Recommendation: select an English book language for one twin, and select bilingual English/Spanish book language for the second twin. Here's how to opt-in to receive the new bilingual book collection: If you are currently registered and receiving monthly Imagination Library books, login to the Parent Portal HERE. Once logged in, click on the blue arrow beside your child's name and select your Book Language preference, then click Update to save. Families looking to begin their child’s monthly book delivery can visit imaginationlibrary.com to sign up. When registering for the Imagination Library, select your preferred book language. How do I know if my child was accepted into the program? When you provide an email address with your registration, you will be notified via that email when the registration is approved or entered into our system. If you do not have an email address, you will need to contact your Local Program Partner to find out more information. I was told my local Imagination Library is closing because of lack of funds. Why doesn’t Dolly do something about this or just give them the money they need to keep this program going? The Imagination Library in Colorado is made possible through local communities. While many overhead costs and administration needs are covered by Dolly and the Foundation, the local programs secure the funding for the cost of books and postage for all children in their county/region.

Find out more about the Imagination Library of Colorado staff Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Josephine Metoyer Chair of Board of Directors For over 30 years Jo Metoyer has been a K-12 education advocate, volunteering for and serving those school districts where she raised her 6 children - including over 23 years in Colorado at Cherry Creek School District. Jo’s core beliefs are that education is the foundation of a free society in our country and that every child has the right to access quality education. Learning to read is the core building block of any later education, and the Imagination Library supports this vital activity in a child’s life. After graduating from Wilmington National University with a degree in business management and marketing, Jo works as an account executive for a large global energy savings company supporting school districts, community colleges, and other public entities throughout Colorado driving safe, healthy, sustainable, energy-efficient buildings while supporting Colorado’s decarbonization initiatives. A Chicago native, she has lived in Colorado for 25 years, raised 6 kids in southeast Aurora, and now resides in Severance slightly rural living. Jo loves spending time with family, her fur babies and traveling. Her favorite children’s book is a tie between Love You Forever – by Robert Munsch and If The Shoe Fits – by Alison Jackson. Melissa Osse Board Member Melissa Osse is an experienced government relations executive with 20 years’ experience in working across various government and business industry sectors. She worked on the original Colorado READ Act (HB12-1238) to ensure literacy education for early elementary grade students to master reading and literacy skills necessary to meet at grade level by the time they get to 4th grade. In her current roles as VP of Government Relations for HCA Healthcare, she oversees the development of all state and local legislative priorities, political strategies, and healthcare policy decisions in multiple states for the Continental Division. An active member of her community, Melissa participates in several business and charitable organizations including the Board of Directors for the Food Bank of the Rockies. She lives in Parker with her two sons Cooper and Owen, and dog Jasmine. In her free time, Melissa loves to cook, travel with friends, and spend time with her boys. Her favorite children’s books include Good Night Moon – by Margaret Wise Brown, of which she can recite from memory and the Dragons Love Tacos series by Adam Rubin. Eve Lieberman Board Member Eve Lieberman has nearly 15 years of experience as a senior strategist, policy and legislative expert, and leading teams to success. She currently serves as the Chief Policy Advisor and Legislative Counsel for Governor Jared Polis. In her current capacity, she manages the legislative, policy and federal affairs teams and has overseen many successful Governor early childhood priorities, including the establishment of Imagination Library of Colorado. Eve earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and attended law school at the George Washington University Law School. Eve lives in Denver with her husband and two children - both of whom are huge fans of the Imagination Library books they receive each month. Jim Smallwood Board Member Jim Smallwood is a business consultant and Colorado State Senator, elected in 2016. He represents State Senate District 4 in Douglas County which encompasses the communities of Castle Rock, Larkspur, Parker, Franktown, and Castle Pines. Senator Smallwood is the current chairman of the Legislative Audit Committee, the ranking member and former chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the former vice-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and a former member of the Business Labor and Technology and Appropriations Committees. Prior to being elected, Jim owned and managed several businesses related to employee benefits including an insurance brokerage firm, a third-party benefits administration firm, a COBRA administration firm, and an HR consulting firm. He formerly serviced on the Colorado Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities, along with several councils and advisory panels assembled by state and national insurance companies. Jim and his wife have lived in Douglas County since 1996 and have raised their three sons in Parker. His favorite children’s books are Amelia Bedelia and Dream Snow. Josh Hanfling Board Member Josh Hanfling is a co-founder of Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs. During his 27 years in Denver, Josh has worked with officials and stakeholders in a range of industries, including real estate and construction, telecommunications, technology and software, disruptive businesses, professional sports, retail, financial services, restaurants, private equity, non-profits, and more. His favorite children's book is Llama llama Red Pajama. Jeff Bridges Vice-Chair of Board of Directors Colorado Senator Jeff Bridges represents South Metro Denver, the community where he and his brilliant wife AnnMarie grew up and where they live with their floppy dog Walt. Working across the aisle, Bridges sponsored and passed bipartisan legislation to provide full day Kindergarten to every Colorado kid, guarantee paid sick leave for every working Coloradan, and establish the Middle Income Housing Authority to keep Colorado affordable for nurses, teachers, and firefighters. Before his election to the legislature, Bridges handled military and small business policy as a Legislative Assistant for US Senator Ken Salazar and also ran public affairs for Union Theological Seminary. He earned a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College and a Master of Divinity from Harvard. Bridges currently serves on the Joint Budget Committee and chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee. Bridges' favorite book as a kid was the same as Dolly's: The Little Engine That Could. That and the incomparable The Monster at the End of This Book. Spoiler alert: it was Grover the whole time! (Bridges reports feeling true terror during the first read-through, but trusted his mother not to do anything that might actually hurt Grover.) Jenifer Waller Board Member As Chief Executive Officer and President of the Colorado Bankers Association, Jenifer Waller is a champion of banking advocacy. From her long career both at CBA and as a bank examiner for the Colorado Division of Banking, she understands the pivotal role that financial literacy plays in the economic success of our community. Waller gives back to the community through her participation in numerous civic and educational programs, including acting as a trustee for the Graduate School of Banking and her work with the Compliance Alliance. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her sons Joe and Travis and husband Doug. Her favorite children’s book is Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. A very close second is the Harry Potter series which she read together with her children. Amy Grolnick Board Member Amy is a former language arts teacher who hoped to communicate her love of language and literature to her students. After staying home to raise her three kids for some time, Amy pivoted to her next career in Human Resources where she served as an executive and consultant for high growth, Colorado-based companies. Amy is passionate about the Imagination Library’s mission given her educational background and belief in the power of the written word. Amy holds a BA in English from Wesleyan University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University. In her free time, Amy enjoys playing tennis, running and walking with her dogs and husband, heading to the mountains for skiing and hiking, and of course, reading. Amy’s favorite childhood books were What is Your Favorite Smell My Dear, Charlotte’s Web and all the Nancy Drew mysteries. Ghislaine Bruner Board Member Ghislaine Torres Bruner is an attorney at Polsinelli, focused on assisting clients in developing and implementing effective business strategies, including the anticipation of possible disputes, litigation and plans for early resolution. Kristi Widdows Calfee Board Member Kristi Widdows Calfee has been supporting Imagination Library in Colorado for nearly 20 years. Together with her sister, she co-founded and operated Grand Junction Imagination Library from 2007 – 2022. During these years over 9,000 children received over 275,000 books. The program was consolidated into a county wide affiliate in 2023. Her favorite books from the program are Tiger Can’t Sleep and Goodnight Gorilla. Kristi has a bachelor’s degree in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University. She is also on the board of the Douglas County chapter of Young Men’s Service League and has been deeply involved with the Elevation chapter of National Charity League. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Jack Tate President & CEO During his time as a Senator in the Colorado General Assembly, Jack developed a track record of being a champion of success and opportunity for all Coloradans, living up to his campaign theme line of "Chicken in Every Pot, Book on Every Shelf, Fish in Every Stream." In February 2020 as a member of the Colorado Senate in his last session, Jack was a prime sponsor of Senate Bill 20-185 which established a Colorado Imagination Library Program with the Department of Education. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience with organizations large and small, Jack is excited to champion an effort that puts kids on the right path to success from their earliest experiences, understanding that every child dreams of growing up to be the best version of themselves - dreams that often begin in books. Jack’s favorite book as a child was Millions of Cats. He holds an MBA in Marketing and an MS in Finance. Laura Douglas Director of Program Services Laura launched her career in early childhood and informal education and imagined a world where every student was literate. This dream manifests in her work with ILCO. Her imagination continues as she wonders how to bring literacy to every home in Colorado. Her work leading non-profits focuses on public safety and education. As Director of Program Services for ILCO, she serves as a liaison to current and new Colorado Imagination Library local affiliates. Her goal is to provide affiliates support when needed and help grow a strong network of Colorado programs throughout the state. As part of her affiliate support role, she assists with grant writing, educational materials, and program operations. With 25 years of nonprofit and fundraising management, Laura provides a strong background in direct services and community engagement. Her favorite children’s book is Click Clack Moo Cows That Type. Hannah Dillon Program Coordinator Hannah graduated from MSU Denver in December of 2023, where she found a passion for analyzing and interpreting geographic data. Hannah's core beliefs that everyone should have access to equal opportunities continues to shine as she begins her career in the field of environmental sciences. As a program coordinator, Hannah focuses on funding and enrollment for Morgan County while she works on a mapping project for our website. Growing up in rural Missouri, Hannah's mom was a librarian on a bookmobile that traveled to several communities without access to the public library. Hannah built a strong connection with her imagination through reading as she spent her summer days on the bookmobile. She has too many favorites to remember, but the earliest book she remembers reading is Love You Forever.

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales ILCO organizó nuestro Jamboree anual de primavera con afiliados la semana pasada, del 9 al 10 de mayo en Denver. El Jamboree comenzó el jueves por la noche con un cóctel de recepción con cena, música, networking y juegos de trivia de Dolly. Los oradores incluyeron: el gobernador Polis pasó el viernes por la mañana para celebrar los éxitos del programa con los afiliados y aceptar una foto autografiada de Dolly, Kelly Dunkin de Co Gives Foundation, Brooke Seigle de Imagination Library Middle Tennessee/United Way of Greater Nashville; y una sesión de 3 partes sobre El papel de los libros y los hitos del desarrollo con la Dra. Michelle Shiffman , pediatra de Reach Out and Read, Heather Craiglow de CDEC/Head Start y la maestra de 1er grado Christy Howard de Steele Elem en Co Springs. Nicolle Davies, Allie Wegner (Co Labs), Michelle Anthony (Dollywood Foundation) también dieron una actualización sobre Imagination Library a nivel estatal y nacional. Asistieron más de 40 afiliados de todo Colorado. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Brooke Seigle Brooke Seigle Brooke Seigle Dra. Michelle Shiffman Heather Craiglow / CDEC Brillante por texto Brooke Seigle Participación de afiliados Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Michelle Anthony is a regional director for The Dollywood Foundation. She’s passionate about bringing positive change to her community, and has spent her entire career working in the non-profit sector for youth serving organizations. Michelle and her husband have two daughters, and all four of them are avid readers! Outside of reading, they enjoy watching the Denver Broncos, playing sports, spending time in the Rocky Mountains, and just being together as a family. Brooke Seigle Allie Kallmann Wegner is a Senior Researcher at the Colorado Evaluation & Action Lab at the University of Denver. The Colorado Lab was created in 2017 under the leadership of the Governor's Office as the state's policy lab. They work with a broad range of government, community, and family partners to unlock data-informed solutions and identify opportunities to foster meaningful and sustained change. In this session, we will discuss the results of the 2025 evaluation of ILCO, as well as potential policy implications. Brooke Seigle Caitlin Raaz is a speech-language pathologist and researcher specializing in early language development and speech sound disorders. As an associate professor at the University of Northern Colorado, Caitlin focuses on innovative service delivery models to address health disparities in underserved communities. Children in rural communities often face barriers to early intervention, including provider shortages, long waitlists, and limited access to culturally responsive support. To help address these gaps, our USDA-funded project piloted in Eastern Colorado equips home visitors with practical, evidence-based strategies to support children’s early communication and language development while families wait for formal services. This session will share lessons from our pilot program, including how easy-to-use digital tools can help families build strong early language and literacy skills in culturally and linguistically responsive ways. We will also discuss how this model can be adapted to create engaging content for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Colorado as part of our project’s next phase. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen their role in promoting early literacy and bridging gaps in early intervention for the families they serve. Brooke Seigle “When You Love a Book: Inspiring Children to Make Friends with Reading,” a fireside chat with literacy outreach specialist, Mary Lanni , and the author and illustrator of "When You Love a Book," Kaz Windness and Heather Brockman Lee . Imagination Library's July book for age group 4, “When You Love a Book,” was written and illustrated by local Colorado residents Kaz Windness and Heather Brockman Lee. Mary Lanni is a librarian, book reviewer, and a youth literacy advocate. Brooke Seigle

Volunteer with Imagination Library of Colorado Voluntario ¡Estamos encantados de que le gustaría ofrecer su tiempo como voluntario en la Biblioteca de la imaginación de Colorado mientras comenzamos un nuevo capítulo en la alfabetización de la primera infancia! Visite nuestro localizador de bibliotecas de imaginación local en para encontrar a su coordinador local y comuníquese con ellos. ¡Podrán instruirlo sobre cómo puede ayudar en nuestro trabajo en su comunidad local! El registro, la recaudación de fondos y los embajadores de la comunidad son todas formas en las que puede apoyar a los afiliados de Colorado. Estamos muy agradecidos por los defensores de la alfabetización como usted en todo Colorado que están haciendo que nuestro programa sea un éxito.

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Leyéndole a su hijo Actividades de lectura de ILCO Guía de actividades de Monstruo en tu libro Guía de actividades "Cómo decimos que te amo" Cachorros de luna llena guía de actividades Ayudante de carpintero guía de actividades Un regalo para Nana guía de actividades Guía de actividades de Monstruo en tu libro Leyéndole a su hijo Actividades de lectura de ILCO El cumpleaños de Dolly hoja para colorear El cumpleaños de Dolly hoja para colorear Primavera hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Julio hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Septiembre hoja para colorear Octubre hoja para colorear Noviembre hoja para colorear Noviembre hoja para colorear Leyéndole a su hijo El cumpleaños de Dolly hoja para colorear El cumpleaños de Dolly hoja para colorear El cumpleaños de Dolly hoja para colorear Primavera hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear Agosto hoja para colorear

Fundamentals about reading to your child and why it's important Leyéndole a su hijo ¿Por qué es importante la comunicación del bebé al nacer? Las señales no verbales, como el contacto visual, los arrullos, el llanto y la escucha, son el lenguaje que usa tu bebé para comunicarte sus necesidades, deseos y sentimientos. Cuando los padres responden a los gestos de su bebé, construyen la arquitectura misma de su cerebro, sentando las bases para el desarrollo futuro del lenguaje, la comunicación y las relaciones. La interacción “servir y devolver” moldea el cerebro Solo tienes que sonreír, hablar, cantar, leer, jugar y responderle a tu bebé. Se llama interacción de "dar y devolver". Este proceso de ida y vuelta es fundamental para el desarrollo cerebral, especialmente en los primeros años. Las interacciones de dar y devolver ayudan a los padres a crear un entorno seguro para los bebés, y les ayudan a comprender que están siendo cuidados y comprendidos. 0-24 MONTHS Themes & Concepts Emphasis on the development of sight and vision with big text and bright colors Teaching sensory skills through touch with thick, board pages Rhyme and rhythm of words in a repetitive style Simple and easy-to-use everyday text for vocabulary development Minimal text with engaging, “point-and-say” illustrations Playful sounds of everyday characters and sing along text to enhance auditory skills Nurturing and attachment themes in sing-song pattern Tips to Try Help your baby to explore the book. Let your baby turn the pages, grab, or even chew on it. Point out interesting pictures and take the time to ask questions as you read. Say, “Look at the butterfly.” Cover it and ask, “Where is the butterfly?” Uncover it and say, “Peek-a-boo butterfly!” Stay on a page for as long as your baby is interested. Turn the page or stop reading when your baby looks away or seems tired or bored. Read with joy and excitement. Use different voices for different characters. Ask questions your child can answer by pointing. You can say, “Where’s the doggie?” or “Where’s the happy baby?” or “Who says meow?” Imitate the sounds your child makes while looking at a picture. Then add a very short phrase, such as, “Moo, the cow says moo.” Copy your reactions to the book you are enjoying together. Speaking in slow, short sentences and waiting for your child to take a turn talking helps him understand. Let your toddler give a picture a name; then add a comment like: “Yes, a plane! The plane is flying. The plane is flying in the sky.” Help your child pretend to be a character in a book. You can pretend to feed a baby or be puppies, barking and running after each other. 2 -3 YEARS Themes & Concepts Continue sensory concepts from year one and build upon them, such as sight, auditory, and touch skills Repetition of everyday words to build vocabulary development Predictability of plot lines to generate conversation and engagement Development of motor skills and accessibility for child to hold and turn pages Emphasis of “Self-help” activities – things children can do, things familiar in their daily life to build upon the story Use of real photo illustration child can recognize Familiar nursery rhymes with a focus on body awareness, teaching the child basic body parts Teaching basic colors, letters, and numbers Tips to Try Cuddle up with your child on your lap. Look at your child as you read. Let your child lead. Active Reading! In active reading, an adult shares a picture book with a child and provides the child with multiple opportunities to talk about and engage with the pictures, words and ideas in the book. CLICK HERE for great resources on Active Reading. Ask your child to point out things in the pictures and talk about them. Use the pictures to teach new words. Say, “See the trumpet? A trumpet is a loud instrument that makes music.” Then pretend to play the trumpet. Ask questions about the story. “What are the bears doing in this picture?” Pause and then help your child answer. Leave room for your child to make things up. Act out parts of the story. Use the story to start a conversation about something you and your child have done together. Start a conversation by repeating an important word your child has just said and wait for your child to say something more. Read with joy and enthusiasm! Use different voices for different characters. Count pictures and wait for your child to repeat the numbers after you. 4-5 YEARS Themes and Concepts More complex stories and characters featuring hero conflict and resolution More serious subject matter, teaching diversity of others, environment, and tolerance of different cultures Humorous stories with playful plotlines Continuation of familiar Nursery rhymes and poetry repetition Focus on school preparation and readiness Use rebus (pictures used for words) to develop reading comprehension Introduction of non-fiction titles and traditional folk tales Moral emphasis on gratitude and appreciation Tips to Try Read with expression, using different voices for different characters. Emphasize rhythms and rhymes in stories. Encourage your child to repeat what you say, comment on it, and ask questions. Place books in a child-accessible area, and give him a chance to choose his own books for story-time. Read stories again and again. Take the opportunity to familiarize your child with the alphabet. Ask your child to tell you about the pictures and the story. Point out colors, shapes, numbers, and letters and ask him to find them in the books you are reading together. Point out written words in the world around you, like on traffic signs and on food labels in the grocery store. Ask your child to find a new word each time you go out together.