The Reading Express

The Reading Express mobile classroom is a dynamic and fun school on wheels for children 2 months to 4 years of age. The curriculum is designed to develop phonological and print awareness, oral language, fine motor and other early literacy skills through the exploration of books, nursery rhymes, songs, art, and play. It reaches into high-need communities throughout Harris County and provides 1-hour interactive classes that are delivered weekly. Classes take place either on the bus or in community rooms in apartment complexes and/or other community-based venues.

TARGET POPULATION

Early literacy intervention programming is critical to building a foundation for success. Therefore, in collaboration with Harris County Public Library, Literacy Now provides the Reading Express mobile classroom to address the literacy needs of our youngest citizens, ages 2 months to 4 years old, living in poverty-stricken communities throughout Houston. The Reading Express is projected to reach 100 children and their parents this year alone.