School to Home Connection

 

 

The resources below are based upon research evidence and designed for teachers to use and share with families and caregivers. We invite you to explore and use these free resources to encourage literacy support for children at home.

Families and Schools Partnering for Children’s Literacy Success

This resource helps families and schools work together to support children’s literacy success in and out of school.

Developed by National Center for Improving Literacy

A Kindergarten Teacher's Guide to Supporting Family Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills

This Teacher Guide is designed for certified teachers to use with families and caregivers to encourage and facilitate literacy support for children at home. The Guide can be used during family literacy nights and parent-teacher conferences and provides Family Activities, Kindergarten Family Videos, and book suggestions.

Developed by REL Southeast

A First Grade Teacher's Guide to Supporting Family Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills

This Teacher Guide is designed for certified teachers to use with families and caregivers to encourage and facilitate literacy support for children at home. The Guide can be used during family literacy nights and parent-teacher conferences and provides Family Activities, First Grade Family Videos, and book suggestions.

Developed by REL Southeast

A Second Grade Teacher's Guide to Supporting Family Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills

This Teacher Guide is designed for certified teachers to use with families and caregivers to encourage and facilitate literacy support for children at home. The Guide can be used during family literacy nights and parent-teacher conferences and provides Family Activities, Second Grade Family Videos, and book suggestions.

Developed by REL Southeast

A Third Grade Teacher's Guide to Supporting Family Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills

This Teacher Guide is designed for certified teachers to use with families and caregivers to encourage and facilitate literacy support for children at home. The Guide can be used during family literacy nights and parent-teacher conferences and provides Family Activities, Third Grade Family Videos, and book suggestions.

Developed by REL Southeast

Tips for Supporting Elementary Writing Skills at Home

This resource helps families and caregivers carry out recommended practices described in the What Works Clearinghouse educator’s practice guide, Teaching Elementary School Students to be Effective Writers. 

Developed by REL Mid-Atlantic