Poetry as a Bridge for Reluctant Readers
Each April, National Poetry Month gives folks the opportunity to celebrate the importance of poetry and the poets whose works actively enrich our lives. Like
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Reading Aloud Strengthens Emotional Intelligence in Children
This is a guest blog by Elena Maren, Writer and Montessori Guide – from our new friends at AlphabetTrains. One Wednesday morning, after clearing the
Shared Reading as Family Time and Play
Read to Them exists to help families discover – or re-discover – the joys and pleasures of reading aloud together. But recent surveys from children’s
Beat the Summer Slide with Read to Them
Summer is right around the corner, and there’s no question that a vacation is well-deserved for students and teachers! Most summers, though, children are likely
How Read to Them Programs Work!
Whether you’ve done a Read to Them program for several years or if 2025 is when your inaugural program launches, you likely have questions about
4 Ways to Maximize One School, One Book’s Impact
Whether it’s your first time planning a One School, One Book or if you’re a veteran program participant, making a positive impact on your school
Read to Them’s Picture Book Companion Guide
Our One School, One Book program invites schools to share a children’s book across a broad elementary school population, ranging from Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Dive into Jim Trelease’s Read-Aloud Handbook
It’s customary for Read to Them to recommend books aimed at children. You can, in fact, find numerous book lists on our blog, along with
Join Us for National Poetry Month!
Each April, National Poetry Month presents an opportunity to celebrate the importance of poetry and the poets whose work enrich our lives. Like any creative
Maintaining Momentum After Your Read
No small amount of energy goes into your One School, One Book reading event. Between a kick-off assembly, distributing books among students and staff, and
A Step-by-Step Guide to Our Fundraising Toolkit
Some of the most frequently asked questions we receive concern how to secure funding for One School, One Book. Read to Them recognizes the challenges
Newton Elementary School Has a Blast with Mississippi Reads One Book
Earlier this year, the students at Newton Elementary School in Newton, Mississippi joined in on the Mississippi Reads One Book (MSROB) fun by reading J.D.
Take a Look at Our Four New Spring Titles!
Our team at Read to Them is constantly seeking fun new titles to add to our existing catalog. This spring, we’ve added four new titles
The Benefits Of Local Libraries For Child Development
National Libraries Week has been celebrated across the country since 1958. Running from April 23 – 29th of this year, it grants the opportunity to
Incorporate Reading Aloud into Your Child's Spring Break!
Kids across the country are likely buzzing about in their classrooms, ready to take on all the fun that Spring Break has to offer. Whether
Reading Aloud Memories from our Board
Read to Them has shared a number of behind the scenes posts in the past– like how we select books to add to our catalog
A Year of At the Lamp-Post
This time last year, we at Read to Them set out to have conversations about books in our catalog while making it easy for you
Kimberly’s Corner
Kimberly Fehrs works on our Operations Team here at Read To Them, making sure that schools have just what they need for a successful school-wide
Reading Aloud Is a Necessity, not a Luxury
Recent months have featured alarming news about children’s books, reading, and literacy. We long for quieter times where children appreciate wonderful characters and stories and
Family Rings
In September, my eldest daughter got married. I know this happens in families all the time, but it put me in a reflective mood. It
Why Family Literacy Matters
The month of November– along with the other holidays and family gatherings on the horizon– serves as Family Literacy Month. To us at Read to
Head ‘Off On an Adventure' During Read Aloud to a Child Week 2022!
Every year during the last week of October, Read to Them sponsors Read Aloud to a Child Week, a national event to showcase the importance
The Junior Cabin
“I was just walking by, when I heard them reading…” My son recently returned from summer camp in the Pacific Northwest. He regaled us with
Cynthia Lord Meets Us at The Lamp-Post
We just can’t get enough of books that take place in school! We’ve already learned so much from Save Me a Seat’s authors, Sarah Weeks
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