Get Ready to Read (National Center for Learning Disabilities)
About Us
Get Ready to Read!(GRTR!) is a national program to build the early literacy skills of preschool children.
GRTR! brings research-based strategies to parents, early education professionals, and child care providers to help prepare children to learn to read and write. Our goal is to ensure that all children have opportunities to become successful readers. Get Ready to Read! is an initiative of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
Contact Information
National Center for Learning Disabilities
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016
Articles by Get Ready to Read (National Center for Learning Disabilities)
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Home Literacy Environment Checklist
You are your child's first teacher. Your home is where your child will get his or her first experiences with books and...
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | Reading and Nurturing -
Getting to Know My Child: A Guide for My Child's Kindergarten Teacher
Dear Parent or Guardian, Getting ready for school and learning to read and write begins early in your child's...
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Early Literacy Information
The Get Ready to Read! screening tool is based on the latest research on how young children learn to read. Children who...
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Get Ready to Read! Literacy Checklists
Use the literacy checklists, below, to create a literacy-friendly home or classroom. Viewing and printing the...
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A Guide for My Child's Kindergarten Teacher
Dear Parent or Guardian, Getting ready for school and learning to read and write begins early in your child’s...
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Transitioning to Kindergarten
As each new school year begins, adults who work with children in the year before kindergarten have much to think about....
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Transitioning to Kindergarten: Parent Resources
Research shows that when parents and families are involved, children and schools are more successful. This section...
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Developing Literacy Skills Over the Summer
Question: What can I do during the summer to help my child continue to develop strong literacy skills? Answer: Yes,...
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Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
This is a short checklist that helps you keep track of skills that children have mastered as they move through the...
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