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November is National Family Literacy Month, a time to recognize how families support children’s reading and language development. Below are three evidence-based, easy-to-do literacy activities that families can fit in even during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

mom and kids cooking dinner

Have Fun with Words While Prepping for Thanksgiving

Evidence shows that playful language moments support vocabulary growth. Try slipping in a few rhymes, idioms, or tongue twisters while getting dinner ready. Read more

child pointing at an object

Try a Speaking Vocabulary Activity

Choose any item around the house, and have your child describe it.

Then ask follow-up questions (who, what, when, where, and how) and give your child time to explain. Read more

Read a Comic Together to Build Letter Skills

Take a short break to sit with your child and read our original comic book, The Andre Chronicles. It's a fun way for children to practice letters and build early reading skills. Get it here

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Kristin Kane

In honor of November’s Family Engagement Week and Family Literacy Month, NCIL’s Kristin Kane led a ParentCamp session on November 19 about helping kids discover joy and confidence in literacy. Read more

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About NCIL

The research reported here is funded by a grant to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: H283D210004). The opinions or policies expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal government. Copyright © 2024 National Center on Improving Literacy.

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