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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Keeping Kids Off the Summer Slide
Something is waiting for many children this summer, and their parents don't even know it's out there. It's called...
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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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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 -
Encouraging Young Writers
Long before they go to school, before they even know the alphabet, children begin to write. In fact, for most children,...
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Tips for Reading Aloud With Preschoolers
Studies show that reading to young children is one of the most important investments a parent can make in their child's...
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Your Independent Reader (Ages 9-12)
A child in grades four through six has probably mastered basic reading skills and can read independently for pleasure....
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Providing a Literacy-Rich Home Environment
Literacy development is a continuous process that begins in infancy when babies are first exposed to language, books,...
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10 Tips for Parents of School-Age Children
1. Read aloud with and to your child every day Experts recommend 30 minutes a day Pick books that are too long or...
Topics: Reading for Beginners
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