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Thank you for taking the time to support your child’s literacy growth at home. Small daily reading and writing experiences can make a meaningful difference in building confidence and skills over time. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like additional ideas and strategies, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Working together helps create the strongest support system for your child’s success.

References & Additional Resources

Additional Resources

  • Epic! – A digital library with audiobooks and leveled texts that can support independent reading practice at home.

  • Starfall – Interactive literacy games and activities that help build phonics and reading fluency in a fun, engaging way.

  • Libby – A free app connected to public libraries where families can borrow eBooks and audiobooks using a library card.

  • PBS Kids – Educational videos and literacy-based games that support vocabulary, comprehension, and language development.

  • American Library Association – Local libraries often provide free tutoring programs, reading clubs, homework help, and access to books and technology for children and families.

  • Common Sense Media – Helps families choose age-appropriate educational apps, websites, and digital learning tools.

References

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  • Loveevery. (2025). Reading to Babies: How to Make Early Literacy Development Easy & Fun [YouTube]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otoyxzR40D0 

  • Reading Rockets. (n.d.). Shared Reading. Reading Rockets. Retrieved February 3, 2026, from https://www.readingrockets.org/classroom/classroom-strategies/shared-reading 

  • ZERO TO THREE. (2016). Babies, Toddlers and Early Reading [YouTube]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m-NqXWZsNc 

  • Warren, E. (2021). Using Multisensory Instruction to Meet Individual Needs. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T61R47HOChg

  • Reading Rockets. (n.d.). Using Decodable Books. Reading Rockets. Retrieved February 25, 2026, from https://www.readingrockets.org/classroom/choosing-and-using-classroom-texts/using-decodable-books?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

  • Duke, N. K., Ward, A. E., & Pearson, P. D. (2021). The Science of Reading Comprehension Instruction. The Reading Teacher, 74(6), 663-672. https://touro.instructure.com/courses/153346/files/13122410?module_item_id=5350710

  • Reading Rockets. (n.d.). Think-alouds. Reading Rockets. Retrieved April 11, 2026, from https://www.readingrockets.org/classroom/classroom-strategies/think-alouds 

  • Boryga, A. (2024, November 15). Helping Students Read Complex Texts. Edutopia. Retrieved April 12, 2026, from https://www.edutopia.org/article/helping-students-read-complex-texts/

  • Reading Rockets. (2014). Matching books to reading level and emotional level. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_DyxN4TB7c

  • Beerer, K. (n.d.). Developing Disciplinary Literacy Across Core Subjects. Discovery Education. Retrieved February, 2026, from https://www.discoveryeducation.com/blog/teaching-and-learning/developing-disciplinary-literacy-across-core-subjects/?utm

  • Education Week. (2024). Teaching Content and Supporting Reading Through ‘Disciplinary Literacy’. YouTube. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/video-teaching-content-and-supporting-reading-through-disciplinary-literacy/2024/10?utm

  • The University of the State of New York. (2014). New York State Common Core Social Studies K-12 Frameworks. https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/sslearn.pdf

  • CrashCourse. (2018, February 27). Introduction to Media Literacy: Crash Course Media Literacy #1. YouTube. Retrieved March 8, 2026, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD7N-1Mj-DU

  • Lyiscott, J., Mirra, N., & Garcia, A. (2021). Critical Media Literacy and Popular Culture in ELA Classrooms. A Policy Research Brief produced by the James R. Squire Office of the National Council of Teachers of English, 1-9. https://ncte.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SquireOfficePolicyBrief_CriticalMediaLiteracy_April2021.pdf

  • CAST. (2018). 5 Examples of Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom. Reading Rockets. https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/assistive-technology/articles/5-examples-universal-design-learning-classroom?utm

  • CAST (2024). CAST Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 3.0. Retrieved from https://udlguidelines.cast.org

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  • Understood. (2019). Seeing UDL in Action in the Classroom. Reading Rockets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7qYJY62X2s&t=59s

  • Bessette, H. J. (2020). Using Choral Reading to Improve Reading Fluency of Students with Exceptionalities. Georgia Journal of Literacy, 43(2), 1-11. https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/gjl/vol43/iss2/4 CECE Early Childhood Videos at Eastern CT State U. (2021, March 18). Supporting Oral Language Development in a Language Rich Environment. YouTube. Retrieved March 21, 2026, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJpKkKq2kik Collier, K. (2023, August 3). Interactive Read-Alouds in the Early Grades. Edutopia. Retrieved March 21, 2026, from https://www.edutopia.org/article/interactive-read-aloudsearly-grades/ Decodable Readers Australia. (2023, July 25). Echo Reading. YouTube. Retrieved March 21, 2026, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzgPodg8Hi0 Institute of Education Sciences. (2015). Video 34: Repeated Reading (REL Southeast). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q2mvF _6K6M

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