Resources and Tools

Resources

Contra Costa Libraries, ccclib.org
Your library card is the gateway to free resources at 26 libraries.

Reading Rockets, Readingrockets.org
Launching young readers!

First 5 California, First5California.com
California's parenting website.

Reading Foundation, readingfoundation.org
Third grade reading success.

Tools

Everyday Ways to Support Your Baby's and Toddler's Early Learning
Download this chart for some ideas on the many ways you can support your child's early learning through daily activities.

Getting Ready for School Begins at Birth
Download pages on how to help your child learn in the early years.

Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
A Bay Area nonprofit working at the intersection of social justice and early childhood education.

Videos

Still Face Experiment
A study shows our need for connection at an early age.

Raising a Reader.
First 5 California Offers Tips for Raising a Reader.

Magic of Everyday Moments
Promoting early language and literacy development.