12 Literacy Resources for Military Families
Aug 21, 2023
Because of the unique challenges their lifestyle brings, their school-age children’s educational and literacy development is often a top priority for military families. Fortunately, several organizations and resources are dedicated …
10 Ways to Keep Your Kids Connected to Reading This Summer
Jul 17, 2023
Whether you are looking to prevent the Summer Slide or make this your family’s best reading year yet, keeping your kids connected to reading over the summer months offers practical …
Celebrating the Books of Independence Day
Jul 3, 2023
Since 1776, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, concerts, and parades, to more informal family gatherings and cookouts. Whether you …
Summer Slide Resources for Parents
Jun 15, 2023
Summer Slide is an academic term that has existed since the 1980s. It describes the learning loss that can happen to students while they’re out of school over the summer …
Volunteer Week Spotlight: Cori Trumbull
Apr 19, 2023
Volunteers are a big part of the United Through Reading family. With two Mobile Story Stations, and recording locations worldwide, we need active volunteers to help keep our program running …
Best Books about Kissing!
Jul 6, 2022
Military families that use United Through Reading (UTR) experience reduced stress and anxiety, strengthened positive parenting, building early literacy and language skills, and improved health and wellness. Reading together also …
Top 5 Books to Read Aloud this 4th of July
Jul 3, 2022
Fourth of July is an extra special time for military families. We come together to celebrate our independence, patriotism, and service to our country. We pay tribute to the men …
Storytime of a Lifetime
Jun 28, 2022
There is only one way to explain Army Staff Sgt. Sharon Rogers’ Mother’s Day this year – an opportunity of a lifetime. Why? She read Night Catch alongside Dr. Jill …
Giving Time to Support the Mission
Jun 24, 2022
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” United Through Reading has had countless employees from our partner organizations with a heart for our mission dedicate …
Best Books to Read with Dad!
Jun 18, 2022
Dads are fun to hug, chase, cuddle, play – and read with too! So to celebrate our favorite guys this Father’s Day, United Through Reading talked to a few military …
