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


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
Under 3 years old
October 5th Pumpkin Theme
November 2nd Nature & Science Theme
- Virtual Early Literacy Event
- Virtual Early Literacy Event-Spanish
February 1st Daily Living Skills
April 5th Life Cycle
Ages 3 - 5 years old
October 5th Pumpkin Theme
November 2nd Nature & Science Theme
- Virtual Early Literacy Event
- Virtual Early Literacy Event-Spanish
February 1st Daily Living Skills
April 5th Life Cycle
In-Person Events
Northern Colorado
September 18th @ Lee Martinez Farm
November 10th @ Inspiring Talkers
February 4th @ Gymstarz Elite
April 15th @ Platteville Fire Station
Pikes Peak
October 8th @ Wishing Star Farm
November 2nd @ Pikes Peak Library District: Library 21-C
February 8th @ East Library
April 19th @ Little Monkey Bizness
Denver Metro
September 17th @ Berry Patch Farm
October 28th @ Lakewood Library
February 11th @ Nature and Science Museum
April 14th @ Feel the Beat
Community Events, Ages 0 to 8 years old
November 9, 2022-ASL Storytime & Playgroup
December 14, 2022-ASL Storytime & Playgroup
December 4, 2022-Holiday Party, Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, CO
March 11, 2023 @ Denver Children's Museum-For Children Birth to Age 8 (Flyer in Spanish)
May 2023 @ South West Region - For Children Birth to Age 18
We hope you join an event very soon!
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