Family literacy means parents or caregivers and children actively pursuing activities that develop and strengthen literacy skills.
Family literacy programs educate parents and caregivers about the importance of reading aloud with children in order to establish a strong foundation for successful readers.
Five reasons to share reading within the family:
Reading together sends a positive message to your children about the importance of spending time with them.
Reading and discussing books builds word power - an essential tool for communicating effectively.
Reading with a child is fun and enjoyable, creating bonds that will last a lifetime.
Reading aloud helps develop good listening skills. Good listeners are good learners.
Reading at home gives your child an advantage in school. Just like any other skill, the ability to read improves with persistent practice.
Where are family literacy programs offered?
Special and/or ongoing family literacy programs are offered at many public libraries. More information about the family literacy program near you is located on the Literacy Programs Near You page. For more information, complete the
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