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Reading & Literacy

The power to read changes everything.

Reading is the doorway to confidence, opportunity, and freedom. At Goshen, we walk with children, parents, and adults on the journey to literacy — because everyone deserves to read.

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In our own words

“Give the gift of reading”

Goshen Community Resource and Recovery
March 15, 2024 · From our archives

Give the gift of reading!! Thursdays at 5pm at Goshen. Readers include Mrs. Loretta Glass, Ms. Terry McCallister, Mr. Nehemiah Hooks, and Ms. Cherlyn Johnson (not photographed).

A volunteer reads aloud to children in the reading circleA child enjoys a picture book during reading time

A child’s face has been blurred to protect their privacy.

For parents & children

The Family Reading Bank

Free, trusted tools parents can use with their children at home — grounded in the science of how children actually learn to read.

Reading Rockets

Research-based reading strategies and activities for parents.

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FL Center for Reading Research

Free, Florida-made phonics and reading activities for home.

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Storyline Online

Beloved books read aloud — free read-alouds, anytime.

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Colorín Colorado

Bilingual reading support for Spanish-speaking families.

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For adult learners

Adult Literacy

It is never too late to learn to read. These resources meet adults with dignity, privacy, and patience — wherever they are starting from.

ProLiteracy

National adult-literacy network — help, tutors, and tools.

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Florida Literacy Coalition

Statewide adult-literacy programs and free learner resources.

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More to explore

Learning resources

PBS Kids

Free reading games and shows for young children.

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Khan Academy

Free lessons for every age — including early readers.

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Starfall

Phonics-first early reading activities.

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On the way

Coming soon

Parent Literacy Empowerment

Free workshops that equip parents to teach and reinforce reading and comprehension at home — because a child’s first and best teacher is you.

In development

Free Online Courses & Tutoring

Self-paced (on-demand) reading courses and online tutoring sessions — free and open to all, right here on our site.

In development

Parent engagement isn’t new to us — here’s a recent Parent Cafe at Goshen, a glimpse of what our parent programs build on.

Volunteer to tutor Become a Parent Literacy Ambassador Support literacy at Goshen
Goshen Community Resource and RecoveryMay 20, 2024 · From our archives

Despite the rain, the Parent Cafe at Goshen, hosted by ELCNWF, was abuzz with enthusiastic parents. It was a delight to witness their eagerness to grow and connect, while their children were well cared for — and everyone enjoyed a home-cooked meal. We look forward to the next empowering event! Goshen supports ELCNWF.

Parents gather at the Goshen Parent Cafe
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