Families

You Already Have What Your Child Needs

You don’t need to be a teacher or reading expert to prepare your child for reading.

From birth to age five, the simple things you already do every day, like talking, singing, reading, playing, and connecting, help build the language and literacy skills your child needs to become Reading Ready by Kindergarten.

You’re already doing many of them. We help you make them count.

imagineOne gives you simple, science-based tools, guidance, and support to help make reading readiness part of everyday family life.

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Small Moments. Strong Foundations.

You don’t need special lessons or extra hours in your day.

Reading readiness grows through simple interactions that are already part of family life.

Talking. Singing. Reading. Playing. Connecting.

These everyday moments build:

Language • Curiosity • Connection • Confidence • Reading Readiness.

Reading together before bedtime

Talking during meals or car rides

Singing songs and rhymes

Playing games and exploring together

Asking questions and listening closely

The Reading Ready System™

Tools. Knowledge. Support. With Families at the Center.

Everything you need to help build the early language and literacy foundation your child needs for reading.

Tools

My First Steps to Reading®

A 26-book home library and Parent’s Guide designed to make reading readiness part of everyday life.

Knowledge

Reading Ready Portal™

Age-based guidance, short parent videos, activities, and practical ideas help you know what matters now and what comes next.

Support

Helping You Along the Way

Healthcare providers, educators, and community partners reinforce and strengthen the important work happening at home.

The Reading Ready System™ is designed to strengthen what you are already doing and help you build reading readiness through everyday life.

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What helps a baby become Reading Ready is different from what helps a four-year-old.

The Reading Ready Portal™ gives you age-based guidance designed for each stage of your child’s early development.

Growing With Your Child

  • Choose your child’s age so we can guide you to the information and activities that are most helpful right now.

  • Watch short parent videos and discover simple ways to build language and early literacy skills through everyday life.

  • As your child grows, the guidance grows too, helping you understand what comes next and how you can continue building a strong foundation for reading.

  • Resources are being developed in English, Spanish, and Somali so more families can learn in the language that works best for them.

Ready to Get Started?

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher

You don’t need special training to make a powerful difference in your child’s reading journey.

My First Steps to Reading® parent guide videos helps parents and caregivers understand their important role and shows how simple experiences at home can help prepare a child for reading.

WATCH: YOU AS A TEACHER →

Join the Reading Ready Revolution™

We’re making reading readiness joyful, simple, and possible for every family.

This revolution isn’t a fight. It’s fun.

And every community has a part to play.

Bring families, childcare providers, educators, healthcare partners, libraries, civic organizations, businesses, and community leaders together around one shared goal:

Every Child Reading Ready Before Kindergarten.

We don’t have to wait for children to struggle with reading.
We can start before the struggle begins.

One Child. One Family. One Community at a Time.

Join the Reading Ready Revolution