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READING AT HOME

Small routines. Big confidence.

Welcome to Reading at Home — a free collection of simple, joyful literacy activities you can do with your child in just ten minutes a day.

Open the Toolkit Start with Phonics

10 Minutes a Day

Short, research-based routines that fit into real family life.

Built for Families

No teaching degree required — just read, talk, and practice together.

Free Printables

Download a weekly practice log and coaching tips for every skill.

PICK A SKILL AREA

Each page has four short routines, coaching tips, and a free printable handout with a weekly practice log.

Phonics at Home

Sound-by-sound practice that makes decoding automatic

Phonics is the link between the sounds children hear and the letters they see. Ten focused minutes a day of explicit sou...

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Fluency at Home

Accuracy, pace, and expression through repeated reading

Fluent readers free up attention for meaning. Repeated reading of short, familiar passages is the single most effective ...

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Vocabulary at Home

Word-rich conversation that grows comprehension

Children learn most words through repeated, meaningful exposure. Choosing a few rich words each week and using them in r...

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Comprehension at Home

Talking about text so meaning sticks

Comprehension grows through conversation. Short before-during-after routines teach children to monitor their own underst...

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From the Blog

TIPS, UPDATES & RESEARCH

Short, practical reading at home articles for families — plus what the research says and what is new in the toolkit.

Tips

Sound Boxes: A Two-Week Plan for Blending Sounds

How to use sound boxes (Elkonin boxes) at the kitchen table — which words to start with, how to correct errors, and when to drop the boxes.

September 15, 2026 · 4 min read Tips

Partner Reading Without the Battles

Taking turns page-by-page lowers the pressure on a struggling reader. Here is how to keep it warm, fair, and genuinely helpful.

September 12, 2026 · 4 min read Research

The Research on 'Word Consciousness' — and What It Means for Dinner Conversation

Children who notice and enjoy words learn more of them. Research on word consciousness explains why playful talk beats flashcard drills.

September 11, 2026 · 5 min read

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PRINT THE FAMILY GUIDE

All four skill routines plus a fill-in weekly plan in one printable PDF — perfect for the fridge or a homework binder.

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GET THE COMPLETE TOOLKIT

Daily routines, book recommendations, conversation starters, and confidence-building tips — all in one printable page.

Reading at Home Toolkit Sample Handout

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