📚 Welcome to HMH Into Reading!

Information for Parents

Dear Families,

We’re excited to share that our class is using HMH Into Reading, a comprehensive literacy program designed to help your child become a confident and successful reader and writer.

Here’s what you need to know:

🔍 What is HMH Into Reading?

HMH Into Reading is a research-based reading and language arts program for Grades K–6. It provides engaging, grade-level texts and targeted instruction to support students at all levels in building strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

📘 Key Features of the Program:

• Rigorous, engaging texts: Students read high-quality fiction and nonfiction that build vocabulary, knowledge, and comprehension skills.
  
  

• Explicit phonics instruction: Especially in early grades, phonics and word recognition are systematically taught.
  
  

• Daily reading and writing practice: Your child will read, write, speak, and listen every day using a variety of texts.
  
  

• Small-group instruction: Teachers provide additional support based on each student’s reading level and needs.
  
  

• Vocabulary and comprehension strategies: These are taught and practiced regularly to help students understand and think deeply about what they read.
  
  

🤝 How You Can Help at Home:

• Read with your child daily and talk about the stories.
  
  

• Encourage your child to explain what they’ve read.
  
  

• Practice weekly vocabulary or spelling words.
  
  

• Ask questions that start with who, what, when, where, why, and how to help deepen understanding.
  
  

📞 Questions?

Please reach out if you have any questions about the Into Reading program or how to support your child’s literacy development. Together, we can help your child become a lifelong reader and learner!