Read Aloud 15 Minutes is devoted to encouraging parents and caregivers to read at least 15 minutes a day with children. They have some fun infographics, posters, and other resources that are free to download, and in addition, they are sponsoring a challenge in October–encouraging people to read aloud for 15 minutes each day for 21 days in a row, making it part of the daily routine.
Thanks to Jenna from Chippewa Falls for passing this on to me!
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