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Family Literacy

Family literacy involves families reading and talking together, and practicing literacy in their homes and communities. Teaching children to love reading and learning can help them perform better in school. You can practice family literacy in as little as a few minutes a day. Read the following tips for simple activities you can do every day. Then check out the links below or watch our family literacy video and learn about more easy activities.

Strategies and tips for parents: Fostering Strong Readers
(Adapted from Pat Vandenberg and Bruce Kane, Comprehensive Center – Region VI)

  1. Create an appreciation and respect for the written word
    • Teach appropriate handling of books and other printed materials
    • Protect books and written materials from harm
    • Display child’s work in visible places and keep a portfolio of work

  2. Demonstrate and model
    • Read aloud daily to your child, pointing to new words and concepts
    • Create voices for character(s)
    • Ask questions as you read (for example: What color shirt is she wearing? Why did he do that? What do you think will happen next?)
  1. Create an environment

    • Display books and printed materials in a place where children can see them
    • Identify a “special place” and time each day for reading, writing, etc.
    • Allow children personal choice when selecting materials.

  2. Reflect and relate

    • Pause for discussions and ask questions
    • Relate the message to yourselves, the world or to other texts you’ve read
    • Activate prior knowledge

  3. Make it FUN!


Family Literacy Tips

Literacy Activity Calendar

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