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Parent & educator Early literacy
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Explore 10 trusted parent & educator early literacy resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

Parent & educatorEarly literacy
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91/100 · ages 0-12

Reading Rockets Activities

Reading and writing activities for children, parents, teachers, and preschool educators from Reading Rockets.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly learningFamily learning
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BookTrust

Children’s reading charity with book recommendations, family reading tips, reading activities, and support for schools and families.

WebsiteDownloadableBook recommendationsEarly literacy
0–14 · Free89
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

A public-library early-literacy program for children from birth to kindergarten that supports reading logs, family reading routines, and English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole resources.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly literacyReading log
0–5 · Free88
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North Vancouver City Library Children’s Community Hub

A public-library children’s hub with storytimes, take-and-make kits, kid-friendly meditation, homework help, digital picture books, and family programs.

WebsiteYouTube channelCraftsDigital library
0–12 · Free with library access87
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ALSC Digital Media Resources

The Association for Library Service to Children curates a regularly revised guide to children’s digital media, early literacy, digital citizenship, coding, apps, gaming, audio, and healthy family technology choices.

WebsiteCodingDigital citizenship
3–18 · Free online guide84
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One Word Reading Initiative

A nonprofit reading initiative that provides culturally relevant books and family reading resources to children and communities.

WebsiteDownloadableBooksEarly literacy
3–12 · Free84
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Reading Bear

A free phonics and vocabulary library with narrated presentations, quizzes, and early-reading practice for young learners.

WebsiteEarly literacyPhonics
4–8 · Free84
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Kiddo Stories

A family reading app that supports dialogic reading, storytelling, and early literacy through shared stories and parent-guided conversation.

WebsiteDialogic readingEarly literacy
0–9 · Free82
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Roy the Zebra

Interactive reading games, guided stories, songs, and worksheets that help emerging readers practise phonics, vocabulary, and early literacy.

WebsiteEarly readingPhonics
4–8 · Free with paid options84
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Reading With Power

Free read-aloud videos, live reading sessions, and family guidance designed to make children’s reading more accessible.

WebsiteYouTube channelEarly literacyFamily learning
3–10 · Free82
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