Literacy at Home is a resource from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that helps families support reading development from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers activities organized by grade level to strengthen letter sounds, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and oral language, along with links to online libraries.

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Why reading at home is important:

• Builds vocabulary: Reading and listening to stories help children learn new words and understand their meanings.

• Strengthens comprehension: Discussing characters, asking questions, and retelling stories help children understand what they read.

• Supports reading fluency: Guided reading aloud and repeated practice help children read more accurately, smoothly, and with expression.

• Supports learning across subjects: Strong reading comprehension helps children understand science, social studies, math, and other schoolwork.

• Strengthens family connections: Sharing books creates opportunities for conversation, closeness, and positive time together.

• Encourages a love of reading: Enjoyable read-aloud experiences help children develop an interest in books and reading.