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Save storytime moments by using United Through Reading's free and secure app to make recordings for the special people in your life.

Reading Trackers

Reading Trackers

Encourage daily reading and make it a joyful habit with our FREE printable reading trackers available for different ages! Tracking progress helps build a sense of accomplishment and accountability and makes it easier for everyone in the family to incorporate reading into their routines.

Reading together isn’t just about tallies and stars — it’s about exploring new worlds, inspiring imaginations, and creating lasting memories.

Ready for Reading Podcast

Ready for Reading Podcast

Join United Through Reading staff and experts in education, literacy, and other fields for engaging conversations on our Ready for Reading Podcast. Discover insights from military spouses, service members, and more about establishing strong reading routines and making reading and story time fun for the whole family.

Literacy Guides For All Ages

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Reading aloud daily with children yields lifelong benefits, which include promoting language development and literacy skills, improving emotional well-being and connections, and providing tools for resilience. With our literacy guides, you'll get actionable tips to help your child connect with reading

12 Read Aloud Tips

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Reading to your child is special family bonding time. It shows them that reading is meaningful and fun. Reading aloud is also the most important thing you can do to prepare children for success in school and beyond. We gathered twelve of our favorite tips to make reading aloud easier and more fun for both you and your child, whether it be in-person or on-video.

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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Thinkers: How STEM Books Spark Lifelong Learning

By United Through Reading | May 28, 2025
A teacher in a blazer helps a group of young students examine something through a microscope. The children are gathered around a classroom table with open books, smiling and engaged in the STEM activity.

In today’s tech-driven world, introducing children to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) early can light the spark for lifelong learning. Research shows that children who engage with STEM literature …

How Reading Promotes Emotional Wellness in Military Families

By United Through Reading | May 3, 2025
Two young children sit on a carpeted floor, watching a tablet screen that displays a man in military-style clothing reading a children's book. An open picture book with a red whale illustration rests in front of them.

Reading is a gateway to learning and a powerful tool for nurturing emotional wellness across all stages of life. Research consistently shows that reading stories can reduce stress levels by …

How to Build a Home Library on a Budget: 6 Sources for Free and Low-Cost Books

By United Through Reading | April 8, 2025
Two young children are sitting on a gray couch reading books. The child on the left, wearing a gray beanie, striped shirt, and gray pants, is smiling and holding a book in their lap. The child on the right, with curly hair and a white hoodie, is fully engaged in reading an open picture book with green illustrations. The background is neutral, and the image is framed by a teal border.

A personal home library is a wonderful way to foster a love of reading, encourage lifelong learning, and create a cozy, book-filled environment. Research consistently shows the powerful impact of …

Creating Lifelong Readers: The Importance of Reading with Babies

By United Through Reading | March 19, 2025
The image shows a close-up of a family reading a book to their baby. The baby, dressed in a dark onesie and wearing white socks, is lying down and looking at the book with curiosity. The parents are partially visible, holding the book and engaging with the child. A soft blanket and a plush toy are also present, adding to the cozy and intimate atmosphere. The image is framed with a blue border.

Reading with your baby is a simple yet impactful activity you can do as a parent. Not only does it create a special bonding experience, but it also lays the …

25 Top Read-Aloud Tips to Keep Kids Engaged

By United Through Reading | February 5, 2025
A woman and small child are seated on a sofa. The child is pointing to a page in the book they are reading together.

Reading aloud to children is one of the most effective ways to foster a love of literature, improve literacy skills, and create lasting bonds with the books’ characters and family …

Top 40 Books Military Families Enjoy

By United Through Reading | January 27, 2025
A service member in uniform reads aloud from a children's book titled during a story recording session. The background features a table with books and a United Through Reading banner. A recording device on a tripod captures the session. The scene is framed by a blue border.

We compiled a list of the top 40 books requested through our storytime app since we began tracking that information. When military-affiliated families use our secure app to make video-recorded …

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