Families are our first and most important teachers. But not all families have the time or knowledge to build a solid foundation for academic success. Read and Rise is here to change that. These empowering sessions show families how to use their culture and traditions to make reading a part of their daily routines . Plus, our short in-person and online sessions respect families’ busy schedules. Grounded in early childhood research, this program encourages families to work with childcare providers, community leaders, and schools to foster a literacy-rich environment for their children. Research shows: • Families can support literacy and language development by sharing stories, or even just talking, in their home language. • The more vocabulary a child learns, the better they can express themselves and the quicker they can learn new things. • Reading aloud to children exposes them to a wide range of words they can learn to recognize while reading. • For children whose first language is not English, a strong foundation in their first language promotes school success in their second language. RESEARCH-BASED Literacy Training for Families
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