Resources for Parents and Guardians

The following resources help parents and guardians learn more about how children learn to read and how you might encourage reading at home.

• Reading 101 Video Learning Modules from Reading Rockets
• Colorín Colorado’s early literacy resources in English and Spanish
• Parent Resource Hub from the University of Florida Literacy Institute

 Reading to your children and talking about books fosters a love of reading and broadens their vocabulary and world knowledge. You can access the following resources with a library card in most Vermont communities:

• Hoopla
• Libby

We understand that every family has different routines, situations and abilities, and that reading to your children may not be possible. We are here to support your reading journey in a way that works best for you. Here are some websites that offer free access to audiobooks that you and your child can listen to and talk about.

• Unite for Literacy
• LibriVox