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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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Celebrating Books with An Attitude of Gratitude

By utr.content.editor | November 15, 2023
This is a illustration made in the cut paper styler. Four children are seated on an oversized book that is open on the ground. They are reading underneath a tree wit fall colored leaves.

Reading with your child holds a profound power that transcends the pages of a book. Beyond developing crucial literacy skills, reading together with your child can be a potent catalyst …

Cultivating Young Minds: Tips for Parents to Promote Reading from Infants to Teens

By utr.content.editor | November 1, 2023
A father in military uniform sits in between his two children. They are reading a children's book together.

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From the Middle East to Wyoming, United Through Reading Saves Storytime

By utr.content.editor | October 29, 2023
Liz Buss, US Air Force is in uniform. She is pictured with her husband and three children.

When Major Liz Buss deployed in 2022, she was looking for a way to stay in touch with her three kids at home that worked with the family’s busy schedule …

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