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Early Literacy

Children gather around a drum with a teacher

Story telling + Music + Activities + Fun + Friends = Literacy Events!

Join Us!

In-person Early Literacy Events are back! Virtual events are still happening!

The event schedule includes in-person events and virtual events.  The virtual events allow families across the state with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing to attend from a safe environment. In-person events follow state and local guidance to keep you safe.  All regional events have the great components that you love, such as:

  • Storytelling in ASL and Spoken English
  • Music and Movement
  • ASL Chant
  • Literacy Activities

 

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What is an Early Literacy Event?

The Early Literacy events offered through the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, Outreach Programs, are available to Colorado families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing, birth through age five years old.  In-person events and literacy activities are offered in the following regions:

  • Northern Colorado
  • Denver Metro
  • Pikes Peak

Each Early Literacy event provides families with a rich literacy experience and strategies to promote their child’s language and literacy development.  Families actively participate in  a variety of activities which may include:

  • Story time presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with spoken English interpretation
  • Music and movement activities
  • Hands-on literacy activities
  • Take home literacy activities
  • Parent education focusing on a variety of topics
  • Time to meet and interact with other families who have children who are Deaf or hard of hearing
  • Opportunities to meet adults who are Deaf or hard of hearing
  • Opportunities to meet professionals serving families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and its staff respect and value families’ communication choices.  Activities are presented using various modes of communication and are designed to encourage a child’s literacy skills.

Families with young children who are Deaf or hard of hearing between newborn and through age 5 are welcome to attend.

Virtual Literacy Events

Join us for our 2023-2024 events for families who have children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, from birth to age 3.

October 9, 2023

10:00-10:30 AM

We will be reading the book Pete the Cat

RSVP by Friday October 6, 2023

RSVP Link:  https://bit.ly/VirtualELE

Contact: Jennifer McLellan at jmclellan@csdb.org

Co-Leads: Jennifer McLellan & Kathy Sevier

Virtual Event Flyer

Virtual Event Flyer-Spanish

 

SAVE THE DATES FOR FUTURE EVENTS!

Join us for our 2023-2024 events for families who have children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, from birth to age 8.

Community Early Literacy Events

Community Early Literacy Events-Spanish

 

Virtual Early Literacy Event October 2023

Baby ASL Class

Baby ASL Class

When/Time: Last Friday of the Month | 10:30-11:15 AM
September 29, October 27, November 17, 2023
January 26, February 23, March 22, April 26, May 10, 2024
Where: East Library 5550 N. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO. 80918

RSVP by last Monday of the Month for every event
RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/BabyASLClass
Contact Jennifer McLellan at jmclellan@csdb.org.

Baby ASL Class 2023

In-Person Events

Northern Colorado

Events and Dates Coming Soon!

Pikes Peak

Events and Dates Coming Soon!

Denver Metro

Events and Dates Coming Soon!

Community Events, Ages 0 to 8 years old

We hope you join an event very soon!  

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