ReadAskChat is a digital children's library that provides parents with guidance to lay a strong foundation for reading & love of learning. Now on iOS & Android.
We're thrilled to share an article about ReadAskChat! It captures how and why we empower families in JOYFUL back-and-forth conversations about meaningful stories:
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Science says answer your children's questions and ask them some yourself to encourage #earlylearning and a lifelong curious nature. We couldn't agree more!
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This joint statement from the National Education Policy Center and the Education is so important to us. "It’s time for...the literacy community and policymakers to fully support the literacy needs of all children." It's well worth a read. https://t.co/Hyf6YtFboq
We know schools closing across the country makes things hard. To help, ReadAskChat is making our full library free through the month of April. Use organization code 5RVLD4 when registering, and let your fellow parents and teachers know. https://t.co/GJIHQ8bRG3
Want to get your child excited about math? Try reading any of these wonderful books that are making the subject more interesting and accessible. We're sure you'll find lots to talk about! https://t.co/uA5SrAS7eD
What do you do to get your child to love reading? Check out the awesome tips in this article from @parentsmagazine! We especially love the advice to encourage your children to chime in. Don't forget to read again, ask, and (especially) chat. https://t.co/4OJYLAVD62
For #InternationalWomensDay, try reading a story with a female main character, like Maria's Garden! Chat about the garden she grows with her parents and how she's helping to plant the flowers.
Happy #ReadAcrossAmerica Day! While you're reading, don't forget to ASK and CHAT to engage the children in your life! Need help coming up with things to say? Just ask us!
Need something to do this weekend? If you haven't opened up our app in a while, take a look--we think you'll love what we've done with it recently. (And we're proud to say that if you encountered a bug before, it'll be gone now!)
According to @babygaga "It may seem obvious, but reading aloud to children is the best way to build early literacy skills." We AGREE! Please share this top 10 early literacy skill-building list with your parent friends. #readtobaby#parentingtips
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Books are life-changing! And it's never too late to start helping your children find the books that are going to change their lives--after all, "Go, Dog! Go!" is on this list from @nytimes. https://t.co/TngdcgsKHb
@brainpicker discusses how to raise a reader! We're raising the next generation of readers here, and we agree with her quote from William Godwin: "The true object of education, like that of every other moral process, is the generation of happiness." https://t.co/oQJCsbn0rj
What a great read from @CressidaCowell for @nytopinion! At ReadAskChat, we want children to have this same awe of nature that encourages creativity--it's why our science stories are so important, especially for city kids without access to the countryside. https://t.co/vTw3rhe2b9
This is ReadAskChat's vision--we prioritize listening and asking questions (and helping you find the right questions to ask) for exactly this reason. Thanks to @KateMurphyNews and @nytopinion for this great read. https://t.co/JcWWfOOqKF
Looking for a New Year's resolution? Try out our Goals feature on ReadAskChat--decide to spend more time reading, asking, and chatting this decade. And have a very #HappyNewYears!
"...The MIT scientists stressed the importance of not just talking to small children, but talking with them—something all parents have the ability to do..." This is so about us, it might as well have our name on it. What an amazing piece from @FatherlyHQ! https://t.co/dnMifS6Qvd
The smell of firewood in the living room, a soft blanket, fuzzy slippers, and a special holiday book to share with your little one can help make memories this holiday season. Check out this multicultural guide for some new favorites. #makingmemories
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