Make Reading a Family Tradition!
Reading together as a family has a profound impact on your child's education and development.
San Mateo County Reads encourages families to share a common reading experience and spark meaningful conversations about important topics. By reading together, you can foster a love of learning, improve your child's reading skills, and create lasting memories. Explore the resources below to get started!
Children’s language and literacy development begins when they’re born. Families are their children’s first and most important teachers.
Let’s Read San Mateo County is a comprehensive website developed by The Big Lift to give families and caregivers tools to help support their children’s language and literacy development. Find information on what children are learning at each age, and effective strategies to practice at home.
Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative that provides families with numerous tips to support their child’s reading journey: