Reading/literacy programs for children

I already work at the zoo and reading has helped give me the knowledge I need to do my job well. Fiction is my favorite, because you can get inside the adventure. By signing up to receive emails from Save the Children you will receive a subscription to our monthly eNews, access to breaking emergency alerts and opportunities to get involved.

To ensure delivery of Save the Children emails to your inbox, add support savechildren. Child Literacy Programs in the U. The Need Did you know that only about 1 in 3 American fourth-graders are proficient in reading? Rethinking Child Literacy in the U. Kids will focus on common sight words, phonetic awareness, word recognition, and fluency throughout the available videos and lessons.

With 15 different story themes that focus on fun topics like pets, firefighters, and music, kids from preschool through kindergarten can enjoy all that Story Place has to offer. They'll learn about literacy through stories read aloud, as well as interactive lessons that can be done either online or offline with parents. The entire site is available courtesy of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system in North Carolina, and is available in both English and Spanish.

If your kids love hearing celebs read books to them during Operation Storytime , then they'll be absolutely enthralled with Storyline Online. On this site, famous actors like Kristen Bell and Chris Pine read books aloud for kids and then at the conclusion of the book, parents are provided with a supplemental curriculum created by an educator to follow up the story with. PBS has several incredible online reading resources available for kids.

PBS Reading Games features more than 70 reading-themed games with characters from PBS shows that help kids through 3rd grade develop strong reading habits.

Between The Lions boasts short videos less than 6 minutes long that help encourage literacy and provide phonics and comprehension lessons for kids from preschool to 1st grade. Although WordWorld is a PBS television show aimed at preschoolers, their website also offers printable activities and interactive books to support early reading skills.

Storynory , a reading website from the United Kingdom, boasts mostly stories read aloud, but can help support emerging readers and readers developing their skills through the sixth grade.

With more than stories to choose from, kids will be sure to find something interesting and entertaining to engage with on this site. Imagination Library Launched by country music star Dolly Parton and The Dollywood Foundation, the Imagination Library provides pre-school aged children with a free hardcover book every month from birth to the age of five.

Contact Us. Give Today. Our efforts begin with books and continue with resources, activities, and professional development for educators, parents, and literacy volunteers to ensure that reading turns into a journey of opportunity for all children. We address the alarming literacy crisis in America today through strong leadership, quality content, and an active and engaged community.

Our newest initiative, Race, Equity, and Inclusion, addresses systemic racism and social justice through the power of books and reading. For over 50 years, RIF has built a legacy grounded on the basis that all children have the right to learn to read. In partnership with volunteers, companies, and community organizations, RIF has distributed more than million books and resources and has impacted the lives of 72 million children nationwide. RIF is successful because of the many individuals, community organizations, and companies that have joined our mission to ensure every child can read.