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Book Lists
Book Lists
Lisa Book List Expository text and weather books.docxExpository Text and Weather Books
Expository Text and Weather Books
Lisa Boyce, PhD
Zero to Three Books about Feelings for Babies and Toddlers.pdfBooks About Feelings for Babies and Toddlers
Books About Feelings for Babies and Toddlers
Zero to Three
CSEFEL booklist.pdfChildren's Book List
Children's Book List
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
DPIL 2022_BookLists_USA.pdf2022 Blue Ribbon Selections
2022 Blue Ribbon Selections
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
100ChildrensBooksDiversityInclusion.pdf100 Children's Books About Diversity and Inclusion
100 Children's Books About Diversity and Inclusion
The Art of Education University
t2k_booklist.pdfTransition to Kindergarten
Transition to Kindergarten
American Federation of Teachers
Read-in-Color-Recommended-Reading-List-PDF.pdfRead in Color
Read in Color
Little Free Library
Book Lists from the Hawaii State Public Library
Book Lists from the Hawaii State Public Library
Classic-Picture-Books-12.pdfPicture Books
GoodBooksToShareWithInfantsAndToddlers_Booklist18.pdfInfants and Toddlers
PerfectForPreschoolAndKindergarten_Booklist18.pdfPreschool and Kindergarten
StartingSchool_Booklist18.pdfStarting School
SocialEmotionalLearningSkills_Booklist21_R2.pdfSocial Emotional Picture Books
Booklist-About-Hawaii-Pre-Gr2-Feb2021.pdfAbout Hawaii
Preschool to Grade 2
Reading Log SAMPLE.pdfReading log sample
Reading log sample
Feel free to print this reading log if your child is interested in keeping track off all the books they read.
Culture Resources
Culture Resources
Hawaiian Kino. Body Parts HawnEnglish 12.08.2021km.pdfBody parts in English and Hawaiian (see video of song below)
Na 'Ano o Ke Kanaka (1).pdfFeelings in English and Hawaiian
Nā Kinona Shapes in Hawaiian.pdfShapes in English and Hawaiian
Nā Waihoʻoluʻu - Colors (1).pdfColors in English and Hawaiian (see video of song below)
Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL)
Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL)
Parent flyers and provider flyers. Lots of good resources.
Infant music_movement_par_i.pdfInfant example
Infant example
Toddler meals_par_t.pdfToddler example
Toddler example
Preschool outdoorfun_par_p.pdfPreschooler example
Preschooler example
Provider/Teacher Guides
Provider/Teacher Guides
PGPrac_I_1stPicBks_WM.pdfInfant example
Infant example
PGPrac_T_BIs4Book_WM.pdfToddler example
Toddler example
PGPrac_P_TalesTalk_WM.pdfPreschooler example
Preschooler example
CELL Videos: Go to the website for more videos
CELL Videos: Go to the website for more videos
CELL Overview
(5 1/2 min)
Everyday Literacy Learning (4 min)
Literacy in the Home
(5 1/2 min)
Parent's Role (7 min)
Bookmarkers (created by MFSS Early Literacy project)
Bookmarkers (created by MFSS Early Literacy project)
Samples of bookmakers with developmentally appropriate language development building skills. Contact MFSS Early Literacy for more information and printed copies of these bookmarkers.
Birth to 3 months 5.pdfBirth to 3 months
3 - 6 Month RACK Card 3.pdf3 to 6 months
6 to 12 mo Rack Card 1.pdf6 to 12 months
12 to 24 mo Rack Card 4.pdf12 to 24 months
2 to 3 years Rack Card 2.pdf2 to 3 years
3 to 5 years RACK card 2.pdf3 to 5 years
4 to 5 year RACK card 2.pdf4 to 5 years
Prenatal RACK Card (1).pdfREV SHELLS for Families.pdfSteps for SHELLS Bookmaking
Dialogic Reading - book selection RACK CARD.pdfGuidelines for selecting Dialogic Reading books
Phonological Awareness (2).pdfStrategies for Phonological Awareness
What is a picture book RACK CARD.pdfPicture Books
Dialogic Reading CAR.pdfFollow the C A R
Dialogic Reading CROWD.pdfC R O W D Prompts
Dialogic Reading PEER.pdfP E E R Sequence
Teachstone Reading Guides (related to CLASS concepts - Preschool age)
Teachstone Reading Guides (related to CLASS concepts - Preschool age)
These reading guides are to be used with each book.
These guides are meant to help you enhance the experience of reading with children. The ideas in the guide will help you make the most of story time, supporting children’s learning and engaging with them in a meaningful way.
Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon Reading Guide.pdfBeautiful Reading Guide.pdfCharlotte Wants a BFF Reading Guide_Final.pdfCopy of I Believe I Can Reading Guide.pdfCopy of Little Allies Reading Guide_Final.pdfCopy of Omar el jaguar Reading Guide_Final.pdfCopy of One Wink Reading Guide_Final.pdfCopy of Our Favorite Day of the Year Reading Guide.pdfEvery Day Dress Up Reading Guide.pdfIsh Reading Guide.pdfJamie is Jamie A Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way Reading Guide.pdfJohnny at School Reading Guide_Final.pdfEBooks for Children
EBooks for Children
Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Parent Resource Library https://alwaysdream.org/parent-resource-library/
Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Parent Resource Library https://alwaysdream.org/parent-resource-library/
Storytime Fun Online
DISTANCE LEARNING WITH KHAN ACADEMY KIDS https://khankids.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047433311-Distance-Learning-with-Khan-Academy-Kids
BLACK LIVES MATTER READING ROOM https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QiBQiSdb6m6DvezwCcQmKxCOtjcI0y9tRgsT4-g-1eA/mobilepresent?fbclid=IwAR15wunKOJPLp12hhg-HCI-M-g_f902QjXW3behmsh8SMeL9Dp3BFgrKnoo&slide=id.p
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DIGITAL LIBRARY http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
Always Dream Articles and Videos
READING DIGITAL BOOKS (VIDEO) https://alwaysdream.org/digital-books/
FOUNDATIONAL TIPS (VIDEO) https://alwaysdream.org/foundational-tips-video/
ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STORY https://alwaysdream.org/asking-questions-about-the-story/
HOW TO DO A PICTURE WALK https://alwaysdream.org/how-to-do-a-picture-walk/
KEEPING YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN READING https://alwaysdream.org/keeping-your-child-interested-in-reading/
Unite for Literacy
Large selection of books, by category, and topics.
Unite for Literacy
Large selection of books, by category, and topics.
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