This year as Reach Out and Read-Alabama celebrates 16 years of Rx for Summer Reading by encouraging families to "unplug, tune in and have fun" with John Hutton's, MD, Baby Unplugged: PLAY! From books and blocks, to pets and boxes, a perfect way to spend a day, educational as a natural byproduct of a child's desire to play, explore, and connect, Baby Unplugged: Play! celebrates classic childhood experiences and icons—no screens, batteries, or WiFi required!
SITE COORDINATOR MATERIALS
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The Promotional Materials Guide provides all you need as a site coordinator to implement your event. This will be updated with more information soon.
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Dr. Hutton has given us permission to use the artwork from the book.
Baby Unplugged Sun Logo
Front and Back Cover artwork
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Use this check off list to help you implement the campaign in your practice or clinic. Download here.
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Complete this form online at https://tinyurl.com/4dypdtuw
OR download and complete this form and return to Salina (stsowell@roralabama.org) at least THREE weeks before your event date if possible.
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Click below for some fun ideas for activities to have at your event and to share with your patients and families.
• Rx for Summer Reading 2025 - PLAY! Pinterest Board
• 100 Awesome Ideas for Screen-Free, Reading Related Fun!
• Screen Free Bingo Idea
• Another Screen Free Bingo Idea
• Fantastic Forts for Screen-Free Fun
• Screen Free Activities for Kids
• Screen Free Activity LogCOLORING PAGES
Links to free downloadable coloring pages.
https://www.cutecoloringpagesforkids.com/
https://www.growingplay.com/2025/05/happy-summer-coloring-pages-free-printables/
https://www.mymotherhoodmadeeasy.com/summer-coloring-pages-pdf/
https://www.worksheeto.com/post_bucket-list-worksheet_178392/
LEGO Foundation Rx for Play
Prescription for Play is a program delivered by primary care providers during routine wellness exams to promote play in children 18-36 months. The program offers free LEGO® DUPLO® bricks for care teams to distribute to these patients and their caregivers. Join at the link below.
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Below are links to information you can share with patients and their families so that they can unplug this summer!
• Dr. Hutton’s Build Babies Brains with Books handout
• Kids and Screen Time