ReadAskChat with Children 0-8 1.16

Conversation starters on every page enable families to transform story time into a valuable opportunity for foundational learning, imaginative thinking, and family bonding. These prompts are tailored to three age levels: babies, toddlers, and prereaders aged 3 and up, ensuring that story time evolves as your child grows.

The educational platform ReadAskChat was designed by educators to assist families in nurturing young children's readiness for reading and academic success. Supported by multiple grants from the United States National Science Foundation, ReadAskChat offers a diverse library illustrated by renowned children's artists. This collection features engaging and diverse stories, poems, songs, folktales from different cultures worldwide, and science elements.

• Story packs for younger children present brief yet rich content designed to ignite curiosity and encourage attentive observation.
• Science components for older children are enriched with audio and video clips showcasing the wonders of nature.
• All stories include suggested activities aimed at extending learning through exploration and hands-on projects.

The distinctive "Andie" series follows a child through meaningful early childhood escapades alongside their stuffed-animal companion Rufffy. Children can personalize their experience by selecting one of the six unique depictions of Andie for reading and discussion. Featuring simple text suitable for emerging readers, the Andie stories prompt both children and adults to engage with stimulating concepts using the provided conversation starters.

All stories and conversation starters are available in English or Spanish.

Based on research, the ReadAskChat Method™ fosters children’s creative, analytical, and reflective thinking abilities, promotes scientific curiosity, and enhances intellectual confidence. Recognized by Common Sense Media as a top app for family engagement,

ReadAskChat emphasizes a family-centric approach and was endorsed by the Chicago Public Library Foundation as an essential literacy tool for parents. As stated by the foundation, "As reading enthusiasts passionate about innovation, we constantly seek out new technology and methodologies that support early literacy. Discovering ReadAskChat felt like hitting the jackpot!"

• For Parents: Access a series of brief videos (available in English and Spanish) introducing families to four key themes central to the ReadAskChat Method™: Reading and Discussing Stories; Fostering Imagination and Storytelling Skills; Encouraging Curiosity and Scientific Learning; Facilitating Open-ended Conversations.
• For Early Educators: Utilize a digital guide focused on integrating ReadAskChat into dialogic reading practices to enhance children's foundational learning. This resource aids schools in employing ReadAskChat in various informal learning environments as well as assisting classroom volunteers, tutors, and aides working individually or with small groups of learners. Additionally, it serves as a cornerstone of a comprehensive family-engagement strategy.