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Family Engagement Take-Home Packs

PreK–1

Strengthen family engagement and support school readiness through shared reading and hands-on learning at home. Designed for PreK through Grade 1 students, the pack helps families build the literacy, oral language, and confidence children need for success in school and beyond.

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At a Glance

Explore the key components and features of Family Engagement Take-Home Packs.

 
  • Designed for students in PreK–Grade 1
  • Supports family engagement, school readiness and early literacy
  • Builds oral language, vocabulary, confidence, and curiosity through shared reading and conversation
  • Supports multilingual families with English and Spanish editions
  • Honors bilingualism through stories and learning experiences that reflect multilingual families
  • Strengthens home-school partnerships regardless of home language
  • Features four children's books and a Parent/Caregiver book by early childhood expert Dr. Rebecca A. Palacios
  • Includes a Home Activities Guide with ready-to-use Read Together, Talk Together, Do Together activities
  • Comes with alphabet cards for hands-on literacy learning
  • Ideal for Title I programs, family literacy events, school readiness initiatives, registration events, summer learning, and bilingual outreach

What are the Key Benefits of Family Engagement Take-Home Packs?

  • Strengthen family engagement and support school readiness through shared reading, conversation, and hands-on learning experiences at home
  • Help families with young children build early literacy skills including vocabulary, oral language, alphabet knowledge, beginning phonological awareness, comprehension, and a love of reading through meaningful shared reading and conversation
  • Every activity follows a simple Read Together, Talk Together, Do Together framework that models effective family literacy practices families can continue long after they've finished the pack
  • Provide a complete take-home resource featuring books, alphabet cards, a Home Activities Guide, and a Parent/Caregiver resource by Dr. Rebecca A. Palacios that helps families support learning at home
  • Help families feel confident supporting learning at home with accessible, low-prep activities that use simple routines and everyday materials
  • Support family literacy nights, Title I initiatives, school readiness programs, PreK–Grade 1 transition programs, and summer learning
  • Increase access and family participation with complete English and Spanish editions
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What's Included in Each Family Engagement Take-Home Pack?

  • Four read-aloud books by Dr. Rebecca A. Palacios that introduce school, reading, science, family experiences, and curiosity
  • Home Activities Guide featuring ready-to-use Read Together, Talk Together, Do Together activities that help families learn together using everyday materials
  • Parent/Caregiver book Being Your Child's Most Important Teacher: A Guide for Families with Young Children by author Dr. Palacios with practical strategies for supporting school readiness and learning at home
  • Alphabet Flash Cards for letter recognition, beginning sounds, and hands-on learning
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Explore the Series

How Do Family Engagement Take-Home Packs Support Students, Families, and Schools?

  • Student Materials

    Student Materials

    Books and hands-on resources that help children explore school, reading, science, and the world around them.

    • Engaging read-aloud stories that build curiosity, vocabulary, and background knowledge
    • Alphabet Flash Cards for letter recognition and beginning sounds
    • Child-friendly activities that build alphabet knowledge, oral language, fine motor skills, and beginning literacy through matching, tracing, and conversation
    • Learning experiences that support PreK–Grade 1 development and school readiness
    • Complete Spanish edition with all student materials in Spanish
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  • Family Support

    Parent/Caregiver Support

    Resources that help families feel confident supporting learning at home.

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  • School Support

    School & Program Support

    Flexible family engagement resources for a variety of school and community programs.

    • Family literacy nights
    • Title I family engagement programs
    • School readiness initiatives
    • PreK, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 registration events
    • Summer learning and summer bridge programs
    • Dual-language and bilingual (Spanish) family outreach
    • Community literacy events
    • School-to-home learning support
    • Head Start and early childhood programs
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Student Materials

Books and hands-on resources that help children explore school, reading, science, and the world around them.

  • Engaging read-aloud stories that build curiosity, vocabulary, and background knowledge
  • Alphabet Flash Cards for letter recognition and beginning sounds
  • Child-friendly activities that build alphabet knowledge, oral language, fine motor skills, and beginning literacy through matching, tracing, and conversation
  • Learning experiences that support PreK–Grade 1 development and school readiness
  • Complete Spanish edition with all student materials in Spanish
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Parent/Caregiver Support

Resources that help families feel confident supporting learning at home.

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School & Program Support

Flexible family engagement resources for a variety of school and community programs.

  • Family literacy nights
  • Title I family engagement programs
  • School readiness initiatives
  • PreK, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 registration events
  • Summer learning and summer bridge programs
  • Dual-language and bilingual (Spanish) family outreach
  • Community literacy events
  • School-to-home learning support
  • Head Start and early childhood programs
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Supporting Resources

  • Evidence-Based Research

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is family engagement important in early childhood education?

Family engagement in early childhood education helps children build the foundational skills they need for school success. When families participate in shared reading, conversation, and meaningful learning activities at home, children strengthen their language, literacy, confidence, and social-emotional development while developing positive attitudes toward learning. Strong home-school partnerships also help reinforce classroom learning, support school readiness, and encourage long-term academic success.

How do Family Engagement Take-Home Packs support school readiness?

Family Engagement Take-Home Packs support school readiness by helping families build children's oral language, vocabulary, alphabet knowledge, letter recognition and beginning sounds, comprehension, fine motor development, and confidence through shared reading, conversation, and hands-on activities. The packs provide structured opportunities for families to reinforce learning at home while preparing children for success in school.

What types of family engagement activities are included?

The packs include a variety of family engagement activities at home, such as read-aloud discussions, alphabet cards and practice, drawing, matching, tracing, sorting, and simple science explorations. Activities are designed to be developmentally appropriate for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 learners and require minimal preparation.

Do families need special materials or training to use the packs?

No. The Family Engagement Take-Home Packs are intentionally designed to be simple and accessible. Most activities use only the included materials and common household items, allowing families to participate confidently without special training, technology, or additional supplies.

How can schools use Family Engagement Take-Home Packs?

Schools can use the packs to support family engagement through literacy nights, Title I programs, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1 registration events, summer bridge programs, school readiness initiatives, and other family engagement activities for elementary school. The packs provide a practical way to strengthen home-school connections and encourage ongoing learning outside the classroom.

Who are Family Engagement Take-Home Packs designed for?

Family Engagement Take-Home Packs are designed for PreK–Grade 1 students, families, and schools.They are ideal for family engagement programs, Title I initiatives, school readiness efforts, family literacy events, summer learning programs, and home-school partnership activities.

Are Family Engagement Take-Home Packs available in Spanish?

Yes. Family Engagement Take-Home Packs are available in both English and Spanish, making it easier for schools to engage multilingual families and strengthen home-school partnerships. The Spanish edition includes all books and family resources fully translated, helping schools provide equitable access to high-quality family literacy materials and support learning at home.