Story time is a highlight of the day for many young students, and teachers can boost engagement even further by adding costumes and sound effects.

In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents have said they stop reading aloud to their ...

The school plans to continue celebrating the literacy-focused day as it inspires students to pick up a book and read.

Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read.

As schools continue in virtual and hybrid capacities because of the pandemic, parents and teachers are in search of ways to make up for lost learning time and prevent the inevitable COVID slide.