Take-Home Reading

Literacy doesn’t only happen in the classroom. Books in the home are correlated with higher reading skill, positive attitudes towards reading, increased vocabulary, improved test scores, and much more.

Benefits of Take-Home Book Packs

  • Prevent Summer Learning Loss

  • Promote Literacy Skills

  • Encourage a Love for Reading

  • Support Family & Caregiver Involvement

  • Address Equity Issues

  • Enhance Academic Preparedness

  • Foster a Sense of Community

  • Promote Self-Directed Learning

  • Boosting Confidence and Motivation

  • Building a Foundation for Academic Success

Curated Take-Home Book Packs

  • Curated by principals, superintendents, librarians, reading specialists, and master teachers

  • Authentic trade paperback books to start or expand a student’s library

  • Unique title collections by grade level

  • Ready to ship

Custom Take-Home Book Packs

  • Incorporate community input and student choice into title selection

  • School or district branding on packaging

  • Individualized letter to parents from district

Our early literacy offerings are informed by the Science of Reading and can be used to support reading instruction, practice, and engagement.

How One School Put It Into Action

In this case study, learn how Centennial School District (PA) brought together educators, families, and school board members to select books for literacy take-home kits. A selection committee made up of teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders reviewed and ranked a selection of books. With all the meaningful feedback, board members were excited to welcome the chosen titles. This strategy used ESSER dollars and provided students with take-home literacy kits over the summer and engaged families in literacy and learning.