Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Vocabulary, Writing, Print Awareness, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Parent-School Partnership . By Contributor | August 03 , 2026

Four Easy Ways to Get Kids Kindergarten-Ready with Stuff You Already Have

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Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | July 27 , 2026

Educational Road Trip Games for Kids to Keep them Entertained

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | July 20 , 2026

Fun August Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in August

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Literacy Skills, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | July 13 , 2026

Is Your Child’s School or Daycare Preparing Them for Reading and Writing Success?

Discover how to evaluate reading instruction and tell if your child’s school or daycare is preparing them to read and write

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Kids Books . By Andrea Hunt and Chrysta Naron | July 06 , 2026

Kids’ Story Podcasts that Will Fascinate Your Toddler or Preschooler

Looking for kids’ audio stories for toddlers and preschoolers? Check out our list of the best subscription and free kids’

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Parent-School Partnership, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | June 29 , 2026

No One Knows Your Child Like You Do—How to Monitor Their Reading Development

You spend more time with your child than any teacher will. Here's how to monitor your child's reading development—and celebrate

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | June 22 , 2026

How to Take Kids to ‘Grown-Up’ Museums (and Actually Enjoy It)

Taking kids to museums can build vocabulary, knowledge, and curiosity—or end in tantrums. Get tips to make your outing a

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | June 18 , 2026

Fun July Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in July

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Family Activities . By Maya Smart and Laila Weir | June 15 , 2026

Don’t Have Time to Read to Your Child? Think Again (Easy Tips for Busy Parents)

Discover how to make time to read aloud to kids even on your busiest days—with simple tips for fitting literacy into the small

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Personal Development, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | June 08 , 2026

Raising a Reader Was Never a Solo Job—How to Build Your Child’s Literacy Village

Raising a reader isn't a solo job. Here's how connecting with people and places in your community opens up literacy opportunities

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