We know kids are more engaged with reading when schools and families partner together. Below you’ll find tips, tools, and templates to make it easy.
Interested in piloting Family Reading Night toolkits? Check to see if your school is eligible to receive free books for families from the Alaska Family Engagement Center.
Toolkits We Offer
Last school year, we offered three Reading Night Toolkits. Check them out for inspiration if you are looking for :
- Planning tips, templates, scripts, and flyers
- Presentation slides, activities, and materials
- Follow-up learning and play activities for at home
- Tips for building strong partnerships with families
Or plan your own reading night with this event planner and check out planning pro-tips.
Reading tip videos for families
Reading tips for families
Sample letters about reading & the Reads Act
Google Doc | PDF | Word
Handout: How families & schools can partner to build strong leaders.
PDF
Extending the learning at home. Simply encouraging families and kids to talk, read, and play can build foundational literacy skills. These at-home activities can encourage conversations and engage families in their children’s learning.
From the Alaska Family Engagement Center
From the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- Musk Ox Coloring Pages
- Wild Wonders Zine – Fur, Fluff & Other Stuff
- Wild Wonders Zine – Tracks
- Backyard Seek and Find
Molly of Denali activities compiled by the Vermont Department of Education and PBS
