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NEA Toolkit

Read Across America for Parents

Learn how and why to make room for books and reading together at home with these resources, activities, and information.
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Published: January 28, 2021 Last Updated: August 2, 2023
This resource originally appeared on NEA.org

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For Families

Bilingual resources offer parents tips on helping children learn to read, succeed in school, and learn a new language.

LEE & LOW BOOKS

Tool to Build a More Diverse Home Book Collection

A Home Library Questionnaire to help parents reflect on and diversify the types of books families share at home.

NEA’s Read Across America

Raising Readers: What Parents Can Do

20 tips to help parents create a sense of enjoyment, wonder, and a passion for reading.

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NATIONAL PTA AND NEA

Developing Your Child’s Reading Skills and Raising Ready Readers

Tips to support children at each stage of their education with encouragement to read books that celebrate diversity and foster critical thinking.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING

Cultivating Readers

Available in both English and Spanish, the Cultivating Readers Family Guide provides tips to grow reading skills from birth to age eight.

PBS

PBS for Parents: Literacy

Age-by-age tips, articles, and activities related to literacy.

READING ROCKETS

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Reading 101: A Guide for Parents

A guide to give parents a better understanding of what it takes to learn to read (and write) and advice on how they can help their children grow as readers, writers, and learners.

REACH OUT AND READ

Milestones of Early Literacy Development

Information in English and Spanish to help parents of newborns through children at age 5 understand what they are observing in their child’s early literacy development and how they can support their growth.

START WITH A BOOK

Parent Tips for Reading, Writing, and Learning

Tips on how parents can help kids build background knowledge, boost reading fluency, strengthen writing skills, and more.

UNDERSTOOD

Reading and Writing

Resources to help parents of PreK through grade 12 children enjoy reading, even if reading is a struggle.

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We are THE voice for one in every 100 Rhode Islanders. Learn more and get involved with your union!
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Learning happens at home, in school, and everywhere in between.

We all have a role to play in supporting student learning. Check out resources for parents & families to support learning.
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A labor union and professional organization.

Our Association is a remarkable blend of union and professional organization, with a proud history of serving Rhode Island. Since its inception in 1845, our members have been at the center of every struggle to advance the finest of American dreams: the promise of a quality public education for every child. One in every 100 Rhode Islanders is a member - chances are, you know us already!