Family Literacy Grade Guides
Wondering what your child is learning in reading and writing this year, and how you can support them at home?
Download a Grade Guide to find out.
Guides will be released in languages other than English in the near term.
Developed by the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) at Columbia University as part of NYC Reads Together, the Family Literacy Grade Guides help families understand key literacy skills and expectations at every grade level, from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Each guide helps families:
Know what to expect: Understand important reading and writing skills children develop at each grade level.
Support learning at home: Explore simple, practical ways to build literacy through everyday activities and conversations.
Partner with teachers: Use suggested questions to discuss your child's literacy development and progress.
Preparing for parent-teacher conferences? Use your child's Grade Guide to understand grade-level expectations, celebrate their progress, and ask informed questions about their strengths, areas for growth, and ways to support learning together.