Strengthening K-3 Reading
Reading proficiency by third grade is a cornerstone of future academic success.
Reading proficiency by third grade is a cornerstone of future academic success. In Puerto Rico, 40% of third grade public school students aren’t meeting native Spanish proficiency levels on standardized tests.
We believe, and strong evidence proves, that systems that continually struggle to teach young children to read are changed by putting the right information and resources in the hands of teachers – and supporting their growth and development along the way. Flamboyan works hand-in-hand with teachers, school directors, administrators, researchers and policymakers to identify the greatest challenges to successfully teaching reading in the K-3rd grades, and then partners with them to create solutions. Together, we give students the strong start they need to thrive.
Digital resources to support reading
Access the digital resources, in Spanish, that we have compiled to support the learning of reading in your child.
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Resources for Families and Educators
Inspire a love for reading at school and at home! Flamboyan has curated a series of resources that families and educators can use to spread the joy of reading, because kids who love to read become good readers! Check out these 4 resources below.
Read Aloud Series
Our Read Aloud videos feature Spanish-language stories for children ages 3 to 9, but is fun for the whole family!
Tips for Families
Families can use this Tip Guide to explore how to inspire their child’s love of reading at home.
Read Aloud Guide
Families and educators can use this guidance to do an enjoyable read aloud at home, in school, or at the library.
Recommended Books
Our team has curated a list of high-quality fiction and nonfiction books for children ages 3 through 12.
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K-3 Reading Programs
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Scaling Up
In FY 2018, Flamboyan scaled its Equipped to Read! program to 10 schools, serving 82 teachers, and impacting 1,700 K‐3 students within the Carolina and Loíza school districts.
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Learn About Our DC-Based Work
Flamboyan Foundation’s effective family engagement work is centered on building meaningful relationships between educators and families. Take a look!
Building Effective Family Engagement
When authentic relationships between families and educators are built, everyone wins.