Literacy Alliance
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See the success stories of the dictionary project
“Having someone that wanted me to succeed stuck in my brain.” Andie, dictionary project recipient. We interviewed two adults who received dictionaries from our Dictionary Project when they were in elementary school. Watch the videos below to hear, in their…
Read MoreFeatured Resource: Funbrain
Funbrain is a hub of free educational games for children from pre-K through eight grade. Its games and comics are designed to help develop skills in math, reading, and problem-solving.
Read MoreLandlines are temporarily down
Due to office relocation our land lines will be down for several weeks. Please email Director@theliteracyalliance.org or Volunteer@theliteracyalliance.org. Thanks for your patience.
Read MoreFeatured resource: Early Moments
Early moments provides affordable books for children from birth to age five. Right now, you can order four Dr. Seuss books for the price of one, and shipping is free!
Read MoreFeatured Resource: Comic Phonics
Comic Phonics is a website with resources and advice for teachers and parents. It features comics that teach phonics, but also blog posts with practical tips on how to effectively teach children. The goal is that all of its resources…
Read MoreFeatured Resource: Ferst Foundation
Ferst Foundation, founded in 1999 by Robin Ferst, is a nonprofit with a mission to increase literacy (just like Literacy Alliance!). Their Muscogee branch offers newsletters, reading tips, and opportunities for you to volunteer and help boost literacy among our…
Read MoreFeatured Resource: Starfall
Starfall is a collection of computer games aimed for young children. They’re designed to be educational as well as engaging. The program emphasizes exploration, play, and positive reinforcement—encouraging children to become confident and intrinsically motivated. Starfall is an educational alternative…
Read MoreFeatured Resource: Khan Academy
Khan Academy is free online learning for all ages! This website allows one to learn at their own pace for free. It featured a wide range of subjects including math, science, and humanities. Overall, it’s a great resource for students,…
Read MoreLENA Start: program for brain development in children under 3
LENA start is a 10-week long course for parents and their children that aims to improve brain development. It helps parents learn how to interact with their children in ways that improve their child’s cognitive abilities. It improves readiness for…
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