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Family Resources

  1. Reading Rockets: Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering free, research-based information on how young children learn to read, why some struggle, and how parents can help. Their "Literacy at Home" section provides practical tips and activities to support reading development.
  2. National Education Association (NEA) - Read Across America for Parents: The NEA offers resources to help parents make room for books and reading together at home. Their bilingual materials provide tips on helping children learn to read and succeed in school.
  3. The Reading League - Families and Caregivers: The Reading League provides resources to help families and caregivers support their child's literacy journey with confidence, emphasizing the importance of explicit and direct instruction.
  4. Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) - for Families: FCRR offers resources dedicated to ensuring that all children are reading and succeeding in school. Parents can find evidence-based materials to support their children's reading development.
  5. Colorado Department of Education - Parent Resources: This page provides reading and literacy tips, storytelling resources in audio and video formats, and information on how to access local public libraries, all aimed at encouraging reading at home.
  6. ParentPowered - Science of Reading: ParentPowered offers family-friendly strategies and resources to bring science of reading strategies into the home, emphasizing the importance of literacy as a cornerstone to lifelong learning.