Raising A Reader (RAR-MA Inc.)
Reading with a caregiver before kindergarten is a crucial factor impacting a child's academic success. We make that a reality for families across MA. RAR-MA is an early literacy family engagement organization working to close the literacy opportunity gap by helping families develop high impact home reading routines. Help us open doors by opening books today! Our goal is to close the literacy opportunity gap among children ages birth to six in under-resourced communities by helping families develop and practice shared home reading habits.
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Raising a Reader - Massachusetts Opening Doors by Opening Books - Opening Doors by Opening Books Raising a Reader Massachusetts is an early literacy family engagement organization working to close the literacy opportunity gap by helping families develop high impact home reading routines. Why Early Literacy Over 35 years of research and 41 independent evaluations show that being regularly read to by a parent or caregiver before kindergarten is the most significant factor impacting a childs academic success. Our Mission is to close the literacy opportunity gap among children ages birth to age six in underresourced communities by helping families develop and practice shared home reading habits. We equip parents to be their childs first teacher empowered to be active participants in their childs education to make interactive reading a joyful and rewarding routine for all families impacting success in school and beyond.
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On July 15, our Director of Development, Angela Haynes, had the opportunity to meet a team of volunteers at NETSCOUT in Westford, MA, who helped cut and package over 3,000 bookmarks for our young learners to enjoy as a literacy-inspired coloring activity. (fb) ... more
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Such an amazing initiative! Reading together not only boosts literacy but also strengthens the bond between caregivers and children. Let's empower families to open doors through books! 📚❤️
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Kudos to Raising A Reader for making such a positive impact in our communities! Every child deserves the chance to thrive through the magic of reading. Let’s support early literacy and give every child the gift of books! 🌟📖
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