It can be hard to know where to start if your child is struggling with reading, or needs help beginning to learn. If you need help, there are organizations and resources available to provide guidance and assistance at no cost. If your child is enrolled in school, one of your first resources should be to contact your school’s reading coordinator directly, if possible, for guidance. Some Colorado schools are already partnered with non-profit youth literacy orgs or might have a reading buddy/tutoring program in place, or might provide other unique programs that focus on building literacy skills.
Resources to support reading skills in children
Colorado Department of Education, Resources for Families, opens a new window
You can find various resources and organizations dedicated to teaching early literacy skills at home through the Colorado DOE.
Reading Rockets, opens a new window
This is a free resource which provides evidence-based strategies, tips and tools for teaching and encouraging literacy skills at home.
Colorado Classroom, opens a new window
Created by Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting, these free online classes for K-3 can be completed at your own pace and focus on literacy, science and math.
National Literacy Directory, opens a new window
This national database of literacy resources, connects parents with local and national youth literacy organizations and resources in your area.
Children’s Literacy Center, opens a new window
Based in the Pikes Peak region, Children's Literacy Center provides free tutoring and one-on-one sessions to students struggling with reading.
Arapahoe Libraries Homework Resources, opens a new window
The library provides free homework resources for elementary, middle and high school students. All you need is a library card.
For younger children struggling with reading, check out Bookflix and Helpnow.
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