52 is different from other reading programs: It lasts all year long, offers loads of reading suggestions through prompts, and provides a space for you to share favorite books with your community.
Participate in one of two ways:
Option A: Pick up your checklist at any Yolo County Library branch OR
Option B: Track your reading with Beanstack on the web or through the free mobile app.
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) helps parents look at different areas of their child’s development, such as communication, movement, problem-solving, and everyday skills.
The ASQ:SE (Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional) focuses on a child’s social and emotional development, including how children communicate their needs, manage emotions, interact with others, and develop relationships.
Through connections with Yolo County Library, First 5 Yolo, and Help Me Grow Yolo, families can learn about developmental screening and resources available to support their young children.
You know your child best. Your observations, questions, and experiences are important. Screening can help you recognize your child’s growing skills, discover activities you can try together, and identify areas where additional information or support may be helpful.
Sometimes the result may simply be: Keep playing, talking, reading, singing, and learning together! Other times, it may be helpful to check a skill again later or talk with your child’s healthcare provider or a child-development professional.
Learn. Ask. Discover. Grow.
Visit Yolo County Library’s Early Learners page to learn more about family literacy and developmental resources available in our community.
Help Me Grow Yolo works with families to provide trusted information and connections to local programs and resources. Services are free and confidential, and support is available in English and Spanish. Families in Yolo County who are pregnant or parenting a child under age 6 may contact Help Me Grow Yolo.
You can also learn more about Help Me Grow Yolo through First 5 Yolo (https://first5yolo.org/help-me-grow-yolo?utm_source=chatgpt.com) or call 844-410-GROW (4769) to connect with a child-development specialist.
No comments¡Sus preguntas son bienvenidas!
Cada niño crece y aprende a su propia manera. Ser padre o cuidador viene acompañado de muchas preguntas, y preguntar sobre el desarrollo de su hijo es una manera de conocerlo y apoyarlo mejor.
Como padres y cuidadores, tenemos la oportunidad de disfrutar muchos momentos especiales: escuchar una nueva palabra, ver a nuestro niño dar sus primeros pasos, hacer un amigo, pasar las páginas de su libro favorito o aprender a expresar sus sentimientos.
A veces también podemos preguntarnos:
¡Aquí es donde una evaluación del desarrollo puede ser una herramienta muy útil!
¿Qué son el ASQ y el ASQ:SE?
A través de la conexión entre la Biblioteca del Condado de Yolo, First 5 Yolo y Help Me Grow Yolo, las familias pueden aprender sobre las evaluaciones del desarrollo y los recursos disponibles para apoyar a sus niños pequeños.
El Cuestionario de Edades y Etapas (ASQ) ayuda a los padres a observar diferentes áreas del desarrollo de sus hijos, incluyendo la comunicación, el movimiento, la resolución de problemas y las habilidades de la vida diaria.
El ASQ:SE (Cuestionario de Edades y Etapas: Socioemocional) se enfoca en el desarrollo social y emocional, incluyendo cómo los niños expresan sus necesidades y emociones, interactúan con otras personas y desarrollan relaciones.
¡Es una herramienta, no un examen!
Una evaluación del desarrollo no se trata de aprobar o reprobar, ni proporciona por sí sola un diagnóstico. Piense en ella como una herramienta más en su caja de herramientas como padre o cuidador.
Usted conoce mejor a su hijo. Sus observaciones, preguntas y experiencias son importantes. Una evaluación puede ayudarle a reconocer las habilidades que su hijo está desarrollando, descubrir actividades que pueden hacer juntos e identificar áreas en las que podría ser útil recibir más información o apoyo.
En algunos casos, el resultado simplemente puede ser: ¡Sigan jugando, hablando, leyendo, cantando y aprendiendo juntos! En otros, puede ser útil volver a observar alguna habilidad más adelante o conversar con un especialista en desarrollo infantil o con el proveedor médico de su hijo.
¡Convirtamos el desarrollo en alfabetización familiar!
Apoyar el desarrollo puede formar parte de los momentos cotidianos que ya comparte con su hijo.
Estas sencillas interacciones ayudan a desarrollar el lenguaje, las relaciones, la confianza y el amor por el aprendizaje.
Aprender. Preguntar. Descubrir. Crecer.
Visite la Biblioteca del Condado de Yolo para conocer más sobre literatura familiar y los recursos de desarrollo infantil disponibles en nuestra comunidad.
Help Me Grow Yolo trabaja con las familias para proporcionar información confiable y conexiones con programas y recursos de la comunidad. Los servicios son gratuitos y confidenciales, y hay apoyo disponible en inglés y español. Las familias del Condado de Yolo que están esperando un bebé o tienen un niño menor de 6 años pueden comunicarse con Help Me Grow Yolo.
También puede obtener más información a través de [Help Me Grow Yolo de First 5 Yolo](https://first5yolo.org/help-me-grow-yolo?utm_source=chatgpt.com) o llamar al 844-410-GROW (4769) para comunicarse con un especialista en desarrollo infantil.
Porque cada cuento, cada conversación, cada pregunta y cada pequeño paso forman parte del camino de crecimiento y aprendizaje de su hijo.
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Questions Are Welcome!
Every child grows and learns in their own special way. Parenting comes with questions, and asking about your child’s development is one way of learning more about them.
As parents and caregivers, we are present for many exciting moments: hearing a new word, watching a child take the first step, seeing them make a friend, sharing a favorite book, and learning to express their feelings.
Sometimes we may also wonder:
These are great questions that a developmental screening such as the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) can help with!
Through connections with Yolo County Library, First 5 Yolo, and Help Me Grow Yolo, families can learn about developmental screening and resources available to support their young children.
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) helps parents look at different areas of their child’s development, such as communication, movement, problem-solving, and everyday skills.
The ASQ:SE (Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional) focuses on a child’s social and emotional development, including how children communicate their needs, manage emotions, interact with others, and develop relationships.
It Is a Tool—Not a Test!
A developmental screening isn’t about passing or failing, and it doesn’t give your child a diagnosis. Think of it as another tool in your parenting toolbox.
You know your child best. Your observations, questions, and experiences are important. Screening can help you recognize your child’s growing skills, discover activities you can try together, and identify areas where additional information or support may be helpful.
Sometimes the result may simply be: Keep playing, talking, reading, singing, and learning together! Other times, it may be helpful to check a skill again later or talk with your child’s healthcare provider or a child-development professional.
Learn. Ask. Discover. Grow.
Visit Yolo County Library to learn more about family literacy and developmental resources available in our community.
Support your child’s development during the everyday moments you already share:
These simple interactions build language, relationships, confidence, and a love of learning.
Help Me Grow Yolo works with families to provide trusted information and connections to local programs and resources. Services are free and confidential, and support is available in English and Spanish. Families in Yolo County who are pregnant or parenting a child under age 6 may contact Help Me Grow Yolo.
You can also learn more about Help Me Grow Yolo through First 5 Yolo (https://first5yolo.org/help-me-grow-yolo?utm_source=chatgpt.com) or call 844-410-GROW (4769) to connect with a child-development specialist.
Because every story, every conversation, every question, and every little step is part of your child’s journey of growing and learning.
No commentsThe California State Library is providing free online 24/7 tutoring for California K-12 students, available through public libraries. The service is named HomeworkCA. Through this program, library patrons will have access to over 250+ tutoring subjects and a host of test prep materials provided by The Princeton Review. Access to HomeworkCA is available now and will continue through July 2027.
Yolo County Library has made this exciting service available through our website. Find it on the Online Resources page. Many families cannot afford to hire private tutors and may not have the resources to get their children to free in-person options. Free online tutoring can help level the playing field by connecting under-resourced youth with the services they need to succeed in their classes.
No commentsEl verano es el momento perfecto para relajarse, explorar y aprender juntos en familia. ¿La mejor parte? ¡Aprender no tiene que sentirse como la escuela! Unos pocos minutos al día de lectura, conversación, juegos y actividades creativas pueden ayudar a los niños a mantenerse curiosos y seguros de sí mismos durante todo el verano.
¡Únase al Programa de Lectura de Verano de la Biblioteca del Condado de Yolo!
El Programa de Lectura de Verano se lleva a cabo del 1 de junio al 15 de agosto y está abierto para personas de todas las edades: bebés, niños, adolescentes y adultos!
Las familias pueden inscribirse, registrar sus lecturas, completar actividades divertidas y ganar premios durante el verano. Todas las personas que participen pueden recibir un libro gratis, y quienes completen el programa obtendrán premios adicionales. ¡Toda lectura cuenta! Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información.
Caminata de Búsqueda de Palabras
Dé un paseo por su vecindario y busque:
¡Hablen sobre lo que encontraron!
El Frasco de Historias de Verano
Escriban ideas sencillas en pequeños papeles:
Elijan una y creen juntos una historia divertida.
Lectura de Picnic
Tomen una manta y lean al aire libre durante 10 minutos. Cada persona puede leer su propio libro o escuchar una lectura en voz alta.
Dibuja Tu Personaje Favorito
Después de leer, dibuja a tu personaje favorito y comparte:
Lectura y Receta
Lean un libro sobre comida y luego preparen juntos un bocadillo sencillo. Hablen sobre medir, contar y seguir instrucciones.
¡Sigan Leyendo Este Verano!
Leer un poco cada día ayuda a que las mentes sigan creciendo durante todo el verano. Ya sea que lean en el sofá, debajo de un árbol, en el parque o en la biblioteca, ¡cada página es una aventura!
Summer is the perfect time to relax, explore, and learn together as a family. The best part? Learning doesn’t have to feel like school! A few minutes of reading, talking, playing, and creating each day can help children stay curious and confident all summer long.
The Summer Reading Program runs from June 1 through August 15 and is open to all ages—babies, kids, teens, and adults! Families can sign up, track reading, complete fun activities, and earn rewards along the way. Everyone who participates can receive a free book, and finishers earn additional prizes. All reading counts! Visit our website for more details.
Word Hunt Walk
Take a walk around your neighborhood and look for:
Summer Story Jar
Write simple prompts on slips of paper:
Picnic Reading
Grab a blanket and read outside for 10 minutes. Everyone reads their own book or listens to a read-aloud.
Draw Your Favorite Character
After reading, draw a favorite character and share:
Read & Recipe
Read a book about food, then make a simple snack together. Talk about measuring, counting, and following directions.
Reading a little every day helps keep minds growing all summer long. Whether you’re reading on the couch, under a tree, at the park, or at the library, every page is an adventure!
Happy Summer Reading, Yolo County Families!
Los buenos lectores no nacen, se forman. Este es un recordatorio importante: el desarrollo de la lectura no necesita solo programas especiales. Crece a través de las interacciones diarias, las relaciones y los pequeños momentos en casa que tienen mucho significado.
¿Por Qué Es Importante la Lectura?
Las habilidades de lectura y lenguaje son la base para el éxito en la escuela, la comunicación y el aprendizaje durante toda la vida. Además, leer juntos fortalece las relaciones, despierta la curiosidad y ayuda a que los niños se sientan seguros y con confianza.
Formas Prácticas para Apoyar la Lectura en Casa
Bebés (0–2 años)
Incluso los bebés aprenden del lenguaje que escuchan. Anime a los cuidadores a hablar, cantar y describir lo que hacen cada día. Los libros resistentes se pueden explorar libremente—tocarlos, pasar las páginas e incluso morderlos es parte del aprendizaje.
Niños pequeños (2–3 años)
La repetición es muy importante. Leer el mismo cuento varias veces ayuda a aprender palabras nuevas y entender mejor la historia. Hacer preguntas simples los mantiene interesados.
Preescolares (3–5 años)
La imaginación crece rápidamente. Contar historias, reales o inventadas, ayuda a desarrollar la creatividad. Jugar con rimas y sonidos fortalece las bases de la lectura.
Niños en edad escolar (6–10 años)
La constancia es clave. Leer todos los días, aunque sean 10–15 minutos, hace una gran diferencia. Dejar que los niños elijan sus libros aumenta su interés y motivación.
Adolescentes (11+ años)
La lectura sigue siendo importante en esta etapa. Respetar lo que les gusta leer—libros, artículos o novelas gráficas—los mantiene interesados. Hablar sobre temas reales ayuda a desarrollar su forma de pensar.
Hacer la Lectura Parte de la Vida Diaria: Cada palabra que se habla, cada historia que se comparte y cada conversación ayuda al desarrollar.
Strong readers aren’t born, they’re nurtured. This is a powerful reminder that literacy development doesn’t require specialized programs. It grows through everyday interactions, relationships, and small, meaningful moments at home.
Why Literacy Matters
Reading and language skills are the foundation for academic achievement, communication, and lifelong learning. Just as important, shared reading experiences strengthen relationships, spark curiosity, and build a child’s sense of belonging and confidence.
Spend time at your local library this summer, join the Summer Reading Program, and your child will become comfortable around books. The Library has books for all ages and interests. The links below will guide you to the Library’s online catalog. Request a book online, and it will be ready to pick up the next time you visit the library. Or make a note and ask a librarian to help you find it the next time you visit.
Practical Ways Families Can Support Literacy
Babies (0–2 years)
Even the youngest children benefit from language-rich environments. Encourage caregivers to talk, sing, and describe daily routines. Board books can be explored freely by touching, flipping pages, and even chewing! All these activities are part of early learning.
Toddlers (2–3 years)
Repetition is key at this stage. Go ahead and read the same story multiple times! Toddlers build vocabulary and comprehension through this process. Ask simple questions to keep them engaged.
Preschoolers (3–5 years)
Imagination and language skills expand rapidly. Encourage storytelling—whether real or pretend—to build creativity and narrative skills. Playing with rhymes and sounds (alliterations, onomatopoeias) will strengthen early reading foundations.
School-Age Children (6–10 years)
Consistency and choice matter. Even 10–15 minutes of daily reading can have a significant impact. Allow children to choose what they read – you will increase motivation and enjoyment.
Teenagers (11+ years)
Literacy continues to evolve in adolescence. Respecting teens’ reading preferences, whether books, articles, or graphic novels, keeps them engaged. Connecting reading to real-world topics helps develop perspective and reasoning.
Making Literacy Part of Everyday Life: Every word spoken, every story shared, and every conversation held contributes to a child’s development.
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Spring is the perfect time to celebrate our children, their stories, and the joy of reading together! One of the most meaningful celebrations for families is Día de los Niños (Day of the Child), a holiday that honors children, literacy, and cultural diversity.
The Story Behind Día de los Niños
Día de los Niños has roots in Mexico and is celebrated around the world to recognize the importance of children in our communities. In the United States, libraries have embraced this tradition as Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros, a day that highlights the power of books, bilingual learning, and access to literacy for every child. It’s all about celebrating who children are, the languages they speak, and the stories they carry.
Celebrate with your local library
Yolo County Library brings this celebration to life each year with fun, family-friendly events designed to spark imagination and a love of reading. Families can enjoy:
* Storytimes in English and Spanish
* Music, dancing, and cultural performances
* Free books for children
* Crafts and hands-on literacy activities
These events are welcome for *all ages*, making them a great outing for the whole family.
Enjoy a joyful day of stories, music, crafts, and family fun for all ages.
Visit yolocountylibrary.org for event details and locations.
Simple & Fun Literacy Activities at Home
Classic Books:
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle
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