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Back to School, Back to Reading! Building Strong Readers Together

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The start of a new school year is an exciting time for children and families. New teachers, new friends, and new adventures are just around the corner! As backpacks are packed and school supplies are ready, one of the most important tools for success doesn’t come from a store—it starts at home with reading together.School Readiness Kit: a large plastic box with a contents label titled "Gross Motor Skills". On top of the box are a 12 ft. parachute green bag, a blue block that has activities such as touch toes and skip, a brochure for Early Learning Kits, a book titled "You Are a Lion!". a green foam square with an orange number 5, a CD called "Kids in Action, and four balls of various sizes (orange, red, dark blue and light blue)

Family literacy is more than learning to read. It’s about creating meaningful moments through stories, conversations, songs, and everyday experiences that help children build language, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Easy Ways to Make Reading Part of Your Day

  • Read together for 15–20 minutes each day. It doesn’t have to be at bedtime—read during breakfast, after school, or while waiting for appointments.
  • Talk about the story. Ask questions like:
    • What was your favorite part?
    • What do you think will happen next?
    • Which character reminds you of someone you know?

Read everywhere. Street signs, recipes, grocery lists, menus, and even cereal boxes help children practice reading in real life.

Sing, rhyme, and tell stories. Songs, nursery rhymes, and family stories build vocabulary and listening skills.

sensory storytime kit

Visit your local library. Libraries offer free books, storytimes, homework support, and fun family activities all year long.

Welcome Back, Yolo County Students!

School District                            First Day

Woodland Joint Unified           Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Washington Unified                  Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Winters Joint Unified               Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Esparto Unified                         Thursday, August 20, 2026

Davis Joint Unified                   Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Here’s a wonderful school year filled with curiosity, learning, and family reading adventures. Every story you share helps your child write their own.

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