Help families fuel their children's literacy growth by drawing on their strengths and traditions.
Read and Rise | Grades PreK–3 (Ages 0–9)
Empowering Literacy Events for Families
Read and Rise | Grades PreK–3 (Ages 0–9)
Empowering Literacy Events for Families
Help families fuel their children's literacy growth by drawing on their strengths and traditions.
Tap into Families' Strengths
Read and Rise events celebrate families' cultures and traditions as strengths that support literacy development.
Build Partnerships That Last
We give you everything you need to hold five impactful sessions—welcoming families as collaborators in their children's literacy journeys.
Equip Facilitators
Professional development training and materials support strong family-school partnerships.
Engage Busy Families
Flexible sessions and a bilingual guide help families support literacy development.
Embrace All Families
Read and Rise is available in English and Spanish with take-home books for all families.
Flexible Sessions for Any Schedule
We know that families are busy. Options for in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions respect your families' full schedules.
Core Session
Building Children’s Literacy at Home: Families learn strategies to inspire literacy engagement at home.
Spotlight Session 1
Sharing Family Stories and Traditions: Families discover daily opportunities for family literacy engagement.
Spotlight Session 2
Using Songs and Games to Make Learning Fun: Families learn songs and games for playful literacy practice.
Spotlight Session 3
Find Print Everywhere: Families learn to use everyday texts to strengthen literacy.
Celebration Event
Celebrate and acknowledge families’ commitment to literacy.
See the Research
Explore the research foundation behind Read and Rise.
Home Libraries | Topic Paper
Why do home libraries matter and what does an effective one look like? Find out in this paper.
Reading for Life: The Impact of Youth Literacy on Health Outcomes | Topic Paper
Discover the powerful connection between literacy rates and student well-being.
Kids & Family Reading Report, 8th Edition
See the results of Scholastic’s national survey of parents and children and their views on reading.
Explore the Program
Read and Rise is comprised of two components, the Facilitator Kit and Family Participant Kits, each sold separately. Sample the materials from both kits below.
Facilitator Kit
Bilingual English/Spanish content spanning Ages 0–9/Grades PreK–3
Facilitator Guide
Step-by-step guidance and scripts for each session and planning support for outreach and promotion.
Digital Resource Website
Access presentation slides for each session and customizable pacing and promotion resources.
High-Quality Books
Facilitators receive 6 high-interest books, 1 from each age's family participant kit.
Family Participant Kit
Bilingual English/Spanish kits available for Ages 0–9/Grades PreK–3
English/Spanish Family Guide
Support session learning with reading milestones, sample stories, and everyday activities.
High-Quality Books
Participating families receive 2 authentic books to build home libraries.
Professional Learning for Educator Success
Facilitated Implementation Support
Getting Started with Read and Rise: Cultivating Literacy-Rich Learning Communities
3 Hours | In Person or Virtual | Participants: K–5 Teachers and Instructional Coaches
Learn about the latest research and how to foster the valuable assets that families bring to educational spaces.
Consultative Planning
Receive feedback and ongoing support to maximize the impact of Read and Rise.
Enhance Your Read and Rise Experience
Expand your support for families with English/Spanish send-home kits that encourage families to implement literacy into their daily lives.
School Readiness Kits
Help families prepare children for kindergarten & beyond with English/Spanish books and activities.
School Success Kits
Support academic growth in Grades K–1 with English/Spanish books & activities for families.
