For Parents

Find a Great Book:

Best Children's Books:  http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org

Caldecott Winners: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal

Newberry Medal Winners: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal

Iowa Children's Choice Award: https://www.iasl-ia.org/awards/book-awards/iowa-childrens-choice-4-6

Early Literacy Websites:

Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/

Get Ready to READ: http://www.getreadytoread.org/

Story Blocks: http://www.storyblocks.org/

Reading Websites:

The following are links to great websites that provide important information about the development of reading, practice skills such as the alphabet, and the overall spectrum of child development.

10 Things You Can Do: https://www.aecf.org/blog/10-ways-parents-can-support-reading-at-home

Early Childhood News: https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/eci

KidZone Reading Corner Book Lists: http://www.slcolibrary.org/kidzone/kzrc/rcBooklists.htm

PBS Kids (Child Development): http://www.pbs.org/parents/child-development

Safety

Protecting Against Fentanyl: https://www.addicted.org/supe/fentanyl/parents-guide-to-fentanyl/

Protecting Against Online Drug Dealers: https://www.addicted.org/supe/parents/protecting-children-from-online-drug-dealers/