Reading Rockets

Supporting a struggling reader—or even just making sense of literacy jargon—can feel overwhelming for parents. Reading Rockets is one of the most comprehensive, research-informed sites we’ve used for understanding how kids learn to read and what to do when they hit bumps. Created by education and media organizations with input from reading experts, the site offers articles, videos, strategies, and booklists for families and teachers from preschool through middle school. We love that it translates science-of-reading concepts into plain language and practical steps, from helping toddlers with phonological awareness to supporting older kids with comprehension. It’s ideal for caregivers who want to educate themselves, advocate for their children, or supplement school instruction at home. The amount of content can be a bit overwhelming and some pages are text-heavy, but everything is free and far more reliable than random blogs or social media advice. Pro tip: start with the “Start with a Book” or “Reading 101 for Parents” sections and bookmark specific strategy pages rather than trying to absorb the whole site at once.