Put on Christmas pajamas, whip up some hot chocolate and gather around the Christmas tree glow to read aloud together. Make a December to remember by creating a new tradition of family reading time.

Provided by Read 2 Succeed (R2S), a local independent literacy nonprofit in Asheville supporting children 0 – 5, elementary students, families and community partners. Learn more at r2sasheville.org.

Read 2 Succeed (R2S) offers tips for free summer reading activities to prevent learning loss. Free resources include audiobooks via the Libby app, rewards programs, and online read-alouds. At Read 2 ...

How reading aloud shapes children’s emotional development. In an age of packed schedules and constant digital distractions, ...

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.

Engage with the entire book, including covers and spine, to spark curiosity before reading. Ask comprehension questions (who, what, when, where, why) to reinforce understanding. Provided by Read 2 ...