Helping Your Child Become a Reader, Preview

The ability to read is one of the most important skills that a child can learn, and parents and caregivers play a critical role in supporting the development of early literacy skills. In this series, we’re looking at ways that you can help your child become a reader. This series will provide parents with practical guidance and resources to help your child develop important pre-reading skills and a lifelong love of reading.

We know that reading is essential for success in school and in life, and that parents have a unique opportunity to help their child become a successful reader. Parents—you are your child's first and most important teacher! With that in mind, you have a unique and active role in your child’s literacy development.

In this series, we’ll provide simple and easy-to-use tips and activities that parents can incorporate into their daily routine to help their child build important pre-reading skills, such as phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and vocabulary development. We’ll also highlight the importance of creating a supportive home environment that fosters a love of learning and encourages children to see reading as a fun and enjoyable activity.

Overall, our goal is to assist in the critical role that parents and caregivers play in supporting their child's literacy development and to make a positive impact on their child's future success. By working together, parents and educators can help all children develop the reading skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

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“Helping Your Child Become a Reader” is a resource designed by the U.S. Department of Education to help parents and caregivers support the development of reading skills in children. The booklet is available online for free and is a valuable resource for parents who are looking for ways to support their child's literacy development.