Family Literacy
What is family literacy?
Family literacy means parents or caregivers and children actively pursuing activities that develop and strengthen literacy skills.
Family literacy programs educate parents and caregivers about the importance of reading aloud with children in order to establish a strong foundation for successful readers.
Five reasons to share reading within the family:
- Reading together sends a positive message to your children about
the importance of spending time with them.
- Reading and discussing books builds word power - an essential tool
for communicating effectively.
- Reading with a child is fun and enjoyable, creating bonds that will
last a lifetime.
- Reading aloud helps develop good listening skills. Good listeners
are good learners.
- Reading at home gives your child an advantage in school. Just like any other skill, the ability to read improves with persistent practice.
Where are family literacy programs offered?
Special and/or ongoing family literacy programs are offered at many public libraries.
More information about the family literacy program near you is located on the Literacy Programs Near You web page.
For more information, complete the Contact
Form. Be sure and leave your email address or phone number.
Reading with a child is fun.
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Northwest Indiana Literacy Coalition
P.O. Box 3386
Munster, IN 46321