SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - In a kindergarten classroom at Riverside Elementary in Sioux City, students are practicing sight words, but learning to read starts long before kindergarten. “Research says that ...

Growing up, my mom and dad read me a picture book the night before I started each new school year. When bedtime came, I would curl up in bed next to my parents—and my dog—and listen intently as they ...

The first day of kindergarten is a big milestone for kids and their grown-ups alike. It’s a time full of excitement, curiosity and plenty of butterflies in the stomach. One of the best ways to help ...

For some young children in Columbus, Ohio, reading assessments don’t start in the kindergarten classroom — they happen first in the doctor’s office.

Lorain Public Library System is rolling out a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative to challenge caregivers to read to and with their children, according to a news release. “Reading to children ...

Young children who were read five books a day by their parents entered kindergarten hearing over 1 million words more than their peers.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California to begin universal screening of kindergarten through second-grade students for reading difficulties, ...

An impressive amount of reading! Congratulations to Nathaniel Glynn for successfully completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Lepper Library. Nathaniel received a certificate of ...