Effective Literacy Website #2 - Read To Me International

    Read To Me International (https://www.readtomeintl.org/) is a nonprofit organization that was created by the governor's Council for Literacy and Lifelong Learning and the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise whose mission is to simply share the love and joy of reading aloud. This organization provided parent-coaching programs that help families understand the importance of reading together to support a child's academic, social, and emotional growth (Read To Me International, 2020). 

    The website's homepage displays enlarged headings that are linked to different pages that include events, read-aloud videos, resources, and activities. Much of the information is aimed towards professional development for teachers of literacy and offer PowerPoints, session recordings, online resources, lesson plans, virtual adventures, tours, and much more that both parents and educators can use to supplement their child's learning. Read To Me International also includes a statement of the importance of reading aloud to children of all ages, the benefits it has, and some tips and techniques to try when incorporating read-alouds in the classroom. 

    Amongst all the features this website has to offer that support literacy through reading aloud, they also provide a recommended reading list categorized by age and topic and provide templates for activities to bring read-aloud time alive. 

    This website is a great resource for parents and teachers alike to help stimulate a for reading with their children, weather in the home or in the classroom. Many of the activities gear towards young readers ages 1-6 who may benefit from the engaging and animated read-aloud strategies this site has to offer.  

Reference: Read to Me International. (2020). About Us. Retrieved from: https://www.readtomeintl.org/aboutus/