Faribault Reads

• Other language options: Español  &  Somali
• Schedule of Events

Every child loving to read.

HOW can I help my children become readers?

• Read together everyday

1. 1. Talk/Sing to Your Children – babies and toddlers need to hear words everyday to prepare them as readers
   2. Use pictures from books to create your own story with children
   3. Fit reading into your family’s schedule and activities (before bed, in the car, at breakfast, in the grocery store, etc.)
   4. Read in your home language – there are many books available in a variety of languages
   5. Talk with your kids about what they are reading – ask questions

WHY is reading important?

• Success beyond school: We use reading at work, home and in the community as part of our everyday lives. Reading improves/increases…

1. 1. Memory – remembering information
   2. Concentration – staying focused on a task
   3. Vocabulary – words and their meanings
   4. Critical Thinking – brainstorming and solving problems
   5. Empathy – relating to other people’s feelings and experiences

WHERE can I find additional resources or events around reading?

• Faribault supports your family: there are many local opportunities to help you become and raise readers! 

1. • Library events
   • Get a library card
   • Monday’s in the Park
   • Faribault Public Schools Family Literacy Specialists – supports parents in their children’s education through home visits, school events and community outreach.
   • Little Libraries Interactive Map
   • Little Libraries Printable Map and Locations

Additional reading resources

• Oxford Owl

• Unite for Literacy

  • Offers a large collection of books that are narrated in over 15 languages

• Storyline Online

  • An award winning children’s literacy program featuring famous actors reading books in illustrated videos

• Mrs. P’s Magic Story Library

• Buckham Memorial Library

  • Browse-and-Go appointments

  • Libby, borrow and read e-books, audio books, and magazines

• International Children’s Digital Library

  • International children’s books offered in a variety of languages

• NPR’s Wow in the World

  • Podcast for kids and their grown-ups hosted by Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz about stories from technology, science, and innovation

Why is Faribault Reads important?

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