A WEBSITE TO HELP SUPPORT YOUNG READERS
ABOUT OAKLAND READS
We know that the adults who spend time with students out of school time need more information about what reading skills students are learning throughout the year, and effective strategies to practice and support learning. We created Oakland Reads to help bridge that gap.
HOW DO I USE THE SITE?
You can explore this site in two different ways:
Look at the Reading Skills Overview page to learn about how reading works and the different skills that children need to develop to become successful readers.
From there, you can check out the individual reading skills for more in depth explanations, resources and activities you can do at home.
Explore the Age/ Grade Level Milestones page to learn about what the milestones are and how you can support them at home.
Explore by early years or elementary years to find out what reading looks and sounds like at a particular age, and what specific skills children need to master.
NEWS
May 2023
School is almost out! A fun way to keep kids reading during the summer is to sign up for the Oakland Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
From May 27 to August 5, people of all ages can register to participate in OPL’s annual summer program - there's a reading challenge and lots of fun in-person events.
When you play, you can qualify to win prizes at the end of the program by completing a reading log, participating in OPL's online programs, or getting involved in your community.
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REMEMBER EACH CHILD IS UNIQUE
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Talking to your child about their learning will help them even if you didn’t learn the same content in school.
Considering all our children have to learn in school, it can be challenging to know how best to help them. The good news is that you don’t have to know everything!
You can ask questions about books they are reading or teach them to do math the way you learned it. This will help your child process their learning and consider different ways of approaching a problem.
HOW CAN I KNOW IF MY CHILD IS ON TRACK?
OUSD will test your child’s reading 3 times a year using iReady. Results should be given to families. The results will indicate the specific skills your child should learn to become a great reader.
