JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of parents and their children visited Ed Austin Regional Park Saturday morning for the “River City Readers Summer Kickoff” event. The event’s goal was to motivate ...

Looking for fun things for your kids to do this summer? Summer programs can be a fun way to encourage your kids to read more, and they can even earn some exciting rewards and freebies along the way.

College of Education and Human Development experts share literacy activities and guidance for caregivers while school’s out for the summer As summer comes to an end, some parents and caregivers may ...

Kids learn best when they’re having fun. Reading is a skill built on practice and recognition. Reading to your child daily, letting her play with flashcards or letter magnets, and identifying letters ...

The library offers events and resources to make reading fun. Reading for fun helps the brain to develop in young readers, setting them up for success later in life. Early childhood learning is a ...

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 ...

Organizing a treasure hunt is a fun way to teach kids map-reading skills. Create a simple map of your backyard or home, ...