Reading Resources

Did you know that early reading skills are one of the most important predictors of lifelong success? Help your child build a strong foundation of reading by accessing free, easy to use early learning and reading resources and tips below! 

Find reading materials in English and Español


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Bright by Text offers free bite-size tips, information, games, and resources sent right to a caregiver’s phone. Offered in English and EspañolLearn more about Bright by Text.

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Summer reading

Visit your local library to learn more about educational activities. Click here to find a library near you!

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Visit a Little Free Library with your child. Take a book or share books that you no longer need. Click here to find a Little Free Library near you.

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EN ESPAÑOL

Consulta la plataforma Tripulantes de la lectura que ofrece a niñas y niños, docentes y padres de familia, un acervo bibliográfico para preescolar y primaria que puede ser disfrutado en cualquier lugar y todo momento. Tripulantes de la lectura es una biblioteca digital gratuita.

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ESPAÑOL (sigue)

Tripulantes de la lectura es una plataforma del gobierno de México a través de la SEP. Cada libro incluye estrategias para apoyar el desarrollo los niños y niñas, de acuerdo con su edad y nivel escolar. Por cortesía del Consulado de México en Boise. Visita este recurso haciendo click aquí.

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In Dialogic Reading, the adult helps the child become the teller of the story. The adult becomes the listener, the questioner, the audience for the child. Learn more about Dialogic Reading.

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Get a jumpstart on reading.  

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, and Play!  Simple activities that promote early literacy at home. Click to download flyer.

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EN ESPAÑOL

¡Acelera su capacidad de leer!

¡Canta, Habla, Lee, Escribe, y Juega! Son actividades que puedes realizar para promover la alfabetización temprana en casa.

Descarga el panfleto aquí.

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Whether you’re headed across the state or across town, these simple activities help increase your child’s literacy skills and are a fun way to pass the time. Tips and activities to help encourage early literacy…on the go!

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Children who do not continue to read over the summer can lose as much as three months of reading achievement.  Learn more about the “Summer Slide”.

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EN ESPAÑOL

Los niños y niñas que no continúan leyendo durante el verano pueden retrasarse en sus habilidades de lectura.  Infórmate más acerca del "Resbaladero del Verano".