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Reading Resources

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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

Activity Sheets

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Extend the joy of reading with our fun activity sheets! Our curated collection of puzzles and bingo card are designed to keep reading enagaging and entertaining. It’s the perfect activity to do with your family.

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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Summer Slide Resources for Parents

By utr.content.editor | June 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 …

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By United Through Reading | June 5, 2023

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