Pediatric Provider Resources
Here are some helpful resources for you to be able to talk to parents about the importance of reading aloud to their child. Talking points for medical providers to caregivers, and also a tip sheet to give the parent hints on what they should be seeing with their child and how to help them.
Parent’s Guide
Talking with Parents About Books
Diverse and Inclusive Booklist
Monkey Family Reading Tips (English)
Monkey Family Reading Tips (Spanish)
Developmental Disabilities Literacy Promotion Guide
To see the complete list of reading tips, click here
Click here to view and download additional resources
COVID-19
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National Reach Out and Read COVID-19 related supports and resources continue to be updated, see the latest https://reachoutandread.org/what-we-do/resources-2/
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You can find free e-books on the link above.
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Click here for tips for parents on How Books Help Children Cope with Stress
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Click here for tips for parents on How Books Help Children Cope with Stress in Spanish
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Here you can find guidance from National Reach Out and Read regarding infection control measures for gently used and new book
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In the video below you can watch a great example on how to incorporate Reach Out and Read into a telehealth visit.
Click here for more ROR Training Videos on YouTube
Developmental Milestones
Reach Out and Read’s well-known chart, MILESTONES OF EARLY LITERACY DEVELOPMENT, offers information – in an easy-to-read grid – on the developmental stages (both motor and cognitive) that lay the foundation for learning to read. Targeted to ages 6 months through 5 years, the MILESTONES include tips and guidance for healthcare providers, parents, and caregivers on choosing books and reading aloud to children at different ages.
Download the English/Spanish two-sided chart here.
Newborn Talking Points (English)
Newborn Talking Points (Spanish)