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A Resource for Parents and Caring Adults of Children in Grades K-3: Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home

REL Southeast
Author(s):
Marcia Kosanovich,
Jennifer L. Dombek,
Laurie Lee
Publication date:
May 2026

Summary

Preview image of the first page of an infographic titled “Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home.” It highlights the importance of everyday interactions in building early literacy, introduces four foundational reading skills for children in grades K–3, and includes a color-coded chart showing how the skills develop across grade levels, with an illustration of an adult and child reading together.

This infographic is based on the recommendations of the What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guide Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade. It provides simple, practical ways families can support reading development at home for children in kindergarten through third grade. It explains the four foundational reading skills children develop as they learn to read and offers easy activities, examples, and tips parents and caregivers can use during everyday interactions to help children become confident, successful readers. 

 

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A Resource for Parents and Caring Adults of Children in Grades K-3: Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home

By: Marcia Kosanovich, Jennifer L. Dombek, Laurie Lee
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