Mr. Reading
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Mr. Reading is a family-literacy initiative built on one core belief: parents are the key to their child’s reading success.

That’s why Mr. Reading provides parents with free, practical, research-based strategies to help their children become confident and capable readers.

Free · 5 minutes · No sign-up

Start With the Free Reading Quiz

Twenty kid-friendly questions for grades K–8. Your child takes it, and you get a clear breakdown of exactly which reading skills to work on next — plus what to do about each one.

  • Phonemic awareness
  • Phonics & decoding
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
Take the Reading Quiz

What Does Your Child Need Help With?

Tap what sounds most like your child and I’ll show you what to do.

Sounding Out Words

Learn simple ways to strengthen phonics and decoding.

Show me what to do

Hearing Sounds in Words

Fun phonemic-awareness games you can play anywhere.

Show me what to do

Reading Fluently

Help your child read more smoothly and confidently.

Show me what to do

Understanding What They Read

Simple questions that build comprehension.

Show me what to do
Visit the bookshelf

Find the Perfect Book for Your Child

Browse multicultural books hand-picked for every grade from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each one includes a reading level, age guide, and notes on why it matters.

Explore the Bookshelf

Try It Tonight

Simple reading activities that take just 5–10 minutes.

See activities

Watch Mr. Reading

Short videos showing you exactly what to do.

Watch & learn

Free Parent Resources

Download activities, word lists, reading games and guides.

Get the downloads

Ask Mr. Reading

Have a question about your child's reading? Send it to me.

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Strong readers aren’t built only at school. They’re built at home, too.

Mr. Reading — Empowering Parents to Raise Strong Readers