RESOURCES

CAMPAIGN ASSETS

Families and partners, click to download printable campaign materials to support playful learning. Email us at right2readphilly@gmail.com to order and have sent (at cost) SIMPLE SIGNS boards, t-shirts, magnets and stickers.

Grab a copy of Read by 4th’s Philly ABCs poster at your local library!
INFORMATIONAL RACK CARD (ENGLISH)
INFORMATIONAL RACK CARD (SPANISH)
PROMOTIONAL RACK CARD
SIMPLE SIGNS CHALLENGE FLIER
YOUNG PRODUCERS CHALLENGE FLIER
DOUBLE DUTCH CHALLENGE FLIER
GIVEAWAY FLIER
WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
T-Shirts (Kids)
T-Shirts (ADULTS)
Magnets & Stickers

SIMPLE SIGNS
ASSETS

SIMPLE SIGNS ASSETS

seven starter simple signs
Simple Signs Helpful Tips
Simple Signs Printout
Simple Signs Playbook

FREEDOM SCHOOLS
ALPHABET SONG ASSETS

FREEDOM SCHOOLS
ALPHABET SONG 
ASSETS

Freedom Schools Alphabet Song Lyrics
Freedom Schools Alphabet Song Helpful Tips
"NOT LIKE US" FREEDOM SCHOOLS ALPHABET SONG REMIX
Freedom Schools Alphabet Song Playbook

PLAYFUL LEARNING RESOURCES

PLAYFUL LEARNING RESOURCES

FOR ALL FAMILIES

ANOTHER TAKE

We also love this alphabet song that recites the letter names before each letter sound.

Reading Champs

Playful fun designed intentionally by the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Youth Services & Programs. 

Freedom Schools Alphabet Song at Reading Nest at Cliveden

Listen to the Freedom Schools Alphabet Song at the historic Cliveden homestead at 6401 Germantown Avenue.

Fairhill-Hartranft ABCs

Explore the Fairhill-Hartranft neighborhood through the ABCs that define us.

Philly ABCs

Grab a copy of Read by 4th’s Philly ABCs poster at your local library!

Playful Learning Landscapes

Learn how to infuse the best science of learning into the transformation of everyday public–bus stops, libraries, parks and more into hubs of playful learning.

Beyond Literacy

Take free classes in basic skills instruction and tutoring in reading, writing, science, social studies and math.

Reading Champs

Playful fun designed intentionally by the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Youth Services & Programs. 

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Check out Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for community ASL classes, bilingual playgroup and parent support groups in Philly’s Germantown neighborhood. Check out their YouTube channel for a wealth of resources. For more classes in Philly, check out the Deaf Hearing Communication Center.

Philly Book Bank

Get free, high-quality, culturally diverse children’s books. Place a request for books to be boxed and ready for your pick up. They try their best to accommodate book requests based on their inventory.

Tree House Books

Treehouse books ensures every child has access to books and every opportunity to fulfill their dreams and explore their passion.

Reading Promise

A campaign designed with and for Philly families to energize raising strong readers from Read by 4th, Philadelphia’s early literacy movement and the nation’s boldest call to protect every child’s right to read. Don’t miss out on this fall’s Reading Promise Week.

Philadelphia Stories

Philadelphia Stories cultivates a community of writers, artists and readers in the Greater Philadelphia Area through publications, professional development and promotion of area writers.

The African American Children's Book Project

The African American Children’s Book Project promotes and preserves children’s literature written by or about African Americans.

FOR FAMILIES WITH INFANTS/TODDLERS

Ms. Rachel Toddler Learning Videos

A master at encouraging speech, language development, imaginative play and social emotional development, Ms. Rachel’s methods and curriculum are backed by experts and research in the early childhood development field.

Help Your Child Learn and Grow

Every day is full of possibilities and so is your child! Get activities and tips you can use to help kids learn at home.

Stories by Hand

A treasure trove of resources for signing with babies and young children.

Baby Word Play
by Ms. Pam

Ms Pam offers 15-minute episodes of songs, rhymes and fingerplays helping children (in utero and up) develop a love for words and language.

5 Steps for Brain-Building
Serve and Return

Child-adult relationships that are responsive and attentive—with lots of back and forth interactions—build a strong foundation in a child’s brain for all future learning and development. Follow these 5 steps to practice serve and return with your child.

How to Teach Your
Baby Sign Language

Here’s what you need to know about baby sign language as a helpful early communication tool for families.

Toddlers CAN Read

Educator Spencer Russell shares his passion for how families can teach early literacy at home.

Dan Wuori X Feed

See reposts from this developmental psychologist making positive comments of everyday family interactions on his X feed.

Simple Ways to Entertain & Boost Your Baby's Development at Home

​​Looking for new ways to entertain and play with your young child? Thankfully, all you need is loving attention and some basic household items. Try these time-tested activities, suggested by age, and let the fun happen!

FOR FAMILIES WITH K-3 STUDENTS

Coming soon to a mobile phone near you!