Family Literacy at Home: Video Series in English and Spanish

All families can help their children become readers! These videos offer practical tips for all families on how to support reading at home. These videos are available in English and Spanish and feature early literacy expert Bernadette Pilar Zermeño.

For more ideas on how to use these videos as part of your family engagement, see our related guide, also available in a PDF.

Acknowledgements

This project was made possible with the support of our founding partner, the American Federation of Teachers.

English

Family Literacy Tips for Babies: Singing Songs and Nursery Rhymes

Family Literacy Tips for Young Children: Talking Together

Family Literacy Tips: Talking About Picture Books

Family Literacy Tips: Early Print Awareness

Family Literacy Tips: Reading to Your Children in Your Home Language

Family Literacy Tips for Older Children and Teens: A Lifelong Love of Reading

Spanish

Consejos para las familias de bebés: Cantar canciones de cuna y decir rimas

Consejos para las familias de niños pequeños: Hablar juntos

Consejos sobre la alfabetización: Hablar sobre los libros de ilustraciones

Consejos sobre la alfabetización: Conciencia temprana de la letra impresa

Consejos para la familia sobre la lectura: Leer en el idioma de su hogar

Consejos para las familias de niños mayores y adolescentes: Un gusto por la lectura