March is National Reading Month, a nationwide celebration that encourages children, families, schools, and communities to make reading part of everyday life. Reading strengthens vocabulary, critical thinking, imagination, and confidence in learners of all ages.
Families and caregivers play a powerful role in helping children become confident, skilled readers. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. The language and literacy experiences you share at home help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Five Ways to Support Reading at Home
Read aloud every day. Reading together builds vocabulary, comprehension, and a love of stories.
Explore many types of books. Try fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphic novels, and audiobooks to keep reading engaging.
Talk about what you read. Ask questions about characters, events, and ideas to strengthen understanding.
Play literacy games. Practice rhyming, identifying letter sounds, and telling stories to build early reading skills.
Visit your local library. Libraries offer free access to books and programs that inspire young readers.
Helpful Resources for Families
The Reading League offers practical, evidence-based guidance for families who want to support reading development at home. Explore their Families and Caregivers Compass for tips, activities, and information about effective reading instruction.
Let’s work together to make reading a daily habit this month and throughout the year.
Coordinator of Communications
Shauna Sprunger