Reading Is Fundamental
About Us
Reading is Fundamental, Inc. prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most.
Founded in 1966, RIF is the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. RIF’s highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provides 4.5 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year.
All RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster children's literacy: reading motivation, family and community involvement, and the excitement of choosing free books to keep.
Articles by Reading Is Fundamental
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How to Get Preschoolers Excited About Reading
You are your child's first teacher. That's why it's important that you show them how much fun reading can be and prepare...
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Building a Family Library
What's Involved? A home library doesn't have to be elaborate or expensive to provide rich reading experiences. Fancy...
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Creating a Reading Environment at Home
RIF considers family involvement essential to any child's success as a reader. Research has shown that by talking,...
Topics: Middle Years (5-9) | Reading Building Blocks -
Family Involvement: A Key Ingredient in Children's Reading Success
"When parents are involved in their children's education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are...
Topics: Middle Years (5-9) | Nurturing a Growing Reader -
Getting the Family Excited About Magazines
Not all reading takes place between the covers of a book. Some of the most lively, informative, and entertaining writing...
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Tips for Reading Aloud
Prepare Preview the book before you read it to children. This helps you spot material you may want to shorten, take...
Topics: Nurturing a Growing Reader -
How to Nurture a Growing Reader
Summary: Reading doesn't just happen. It is a skill that must be nurtured from a child's earliest years. Once children...
Topics: Middle Years (5-9) | Nurturing a Growing Reader -
10 At-Home Vacation Ideas
Summary: Facing a summer without vacation plans? Here are ten ideas to help you and your family get away from it all...
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10 Options for Reading Outside the Book
Summary: Encourage your kids to read alternative materials during summer and other free time from school. Ages:...
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RIF's Ter-RIF-ic Summer Reading Tips for Families
Summary: Experts agree: Children who read during the summer gain reading skills, while those who do not often experience...
