Ready to Turn Storytime into a Superpower?
You don’t need to be a reading expert. Just a few joyful minutes together each day can build your child’s confidence, curiosity, and love of learning.
Choose a book from your Family Engagement Bag, find a cozy spot, and start reading together today.
Happy reading!
Press play and follow along with your Tips for Reading Together at Home Card to discover 10 practical ways to make story time engaging, comfortable, and fun.
Why Reading Aloud Matters
Reading aloud is one of the most valuable things you can do to support your child’s development. Reading together can help children:
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Build vocabulary and comprehension
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Develop curiosity and critical-thinking skills
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Strengthen listening and communication
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Explore emotions, choices, and new ideas
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Create positive, lasting connections with books
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Enjoy meaningful one-on-one time with a caregiver
Explore Your Family Engagement Bag
Your Family Engagement Bag is yours to keep.
Inside, you’ll find:
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Five hand-selected, high-interest books
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A bookmark
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A sticker
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A Tips for Reading Together at Home card
Everything you need to begin is already in the bag. Choose a book, find a comfortable spot, and enjoy the experience together!
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10 Tips for Reading Together at Home
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Choose the Right Books
Select age-appropriate books that match your child’s interests and curiosity.
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Create a Cozy Space
Find a quiet, comfortable place without devices or other distractions.
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Read with Expression
Use different voices, tones, and speeds to bring characters and events to life.
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Encourage Interaction
Pause to ask questions, invite predictions, and talk about the characters’ choices.
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Discuss New Ideas
Explain unfamiliar words and help your child connect the story to their own experiences.
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Follow Their Interests
Let your child choose books about topics, characters, and genres they genuinely enjoy.
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Make Reading a Routine
Read together regularly—even a few minutes each day can help build a lifelong habit.
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Be Patient and Supportive
Welcome interruptions, questions, thoughts, and feelings without turning reading into a test.
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Model Reading Behavior
Let your child see you enjoying books, audiobooks, magazines, recipes, or other everyday reading.
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Have Fun
Use silly voices, ask imaginative questions, and feel free to choose a different book if the current one isn’t a good fit.
Start Your Next Story Together
There’s no single “right” way to read together. Follow your child’s interests, enjoy the conversation, and focus on making the experience positive.
Pick a book, get comfortable, and turn storytime into a superpower—one page at a time.
