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Model
In the exam room, doctors and nurses trained in the ROR
strategies of early literacy speak with parents about the
importance of reading aloud with their young children and offer
age-appropriate tips and encouragement.
At each well-child visit from six months to five years of
age, children receive a new developmentally- and
culturally-appropriate book from their medical provider.
In the waiting room, a literacy-rich environment encourages
reading among parents, children, and volunteers.
Success!
Research shows that ROR improves the home literacy
environment and developmental outcomes for children growing
up in poverty. Peer-reviewed medical literature
indicates that when families participate in ROR:
Parents read to their children more often
Children show significant developmental gains in language
and literacy
Children score higher on vocabulary tests and school
readiness assessments.
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