ClackCoKids: Read Together
Supporting literacy, together.
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ClackCoKids: Read Together is our agency-wide early literacy initiative designed to help children build strong foundations for learning through books, conversation, play, and everyday moments with the adults who care for them. Through culturally and linguistically responsive books, family activities, expanded home libraries, and practical literacy resources, we are creating more opportunities for families to make reading and learning part of daily life. While many activities will begin with families currently participating in ClackCoKids programs, this initiative is also about strengthening early literacy across our broader community. Here, families and community members can follow our progress, explore featured books and activities, discover simple ways to support young children’s literacy development, and join us in helping more children build a lifelong love of reading and learning.
ClackCoKids is currently receiving Birth Through Five (BT5) Literacy funding from the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care to support specific early literacy activities, including expanding children’s home libraries, providing culturally and linguistically responsive books, and sharing family-friendly literacy activities. This funding is an exciting opportunity for us to expand our broader commitment to early literacy. Learn more about the Birth Through Five Literacy Plan here: Oregon.gov
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Book of the Month:
This month’s featured book is The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. This heartwarming story follows a young boy who builds something he is very proud of, only to have it unexpectedly knocked down. Along the way, children are introduced to different animals and the sounds they make. Most importantly, the story helps children learn about feelings, empathy, problem-solving, and the value of simply being present and listening when someone is having a difficult time.
Check out our latest literacy blog post!
Welcome to Read Together by Tiffany Morgan
Welcome to ClackCoKids Read Together —a year-long celebration of books, language, learning, and the special moments families share together.
Free & Local Literacy Resources
Find a Free Little Library in your own neighborhood with this handy little Library Finder! Little Library Finder
Checkout Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! Free books for children ages zero to five! Imagination Library
Our local libraries offer so much more than books! Find your local library and learn more about events and services in your area! Clackamas County Library Finder
