Literacy Resources
for Educators
Literacy Resources for Your Classroom
Practical Reading Tools Designed to Support Instruction
Looking for engaging books, ready-to-use lesson supports, and literacy tools you can plug into your instruction right away? You’re in the right place.
Trusted by educators for over 60 years, Reading Is Fundamental brings together free book collections, printable activities, read-aloud videos, and literacy tools all built to support reading growth across all grade levels.
Everything here is adaptable, classroom-ready, and designed to make literacy instruction more effective (and fun!).
Explore these resources freely or join our educator community to receive curated recommendations each month.
Most Used by Educators
These are the tools teachers rely on most to support planning, instruction, and reading growth:
Literacy Tracker
A free formative assessment tool to monitor reading habits, engagement, and progress. Use it to support goal-setting and align student interests with their literacy journey.
Read-Aloud Video Library
Model fluency, build vocabulary, and spark meaningful discussion with engaging video read-alouds from authors, educators, and guest readers.
Rally to Read
A multi-month reading initiative that provides themed collections, read-alouds, and classroom activities to sustain student motivation throughout the year.
Skybrary Free eBooks
RIF’s digital reading platform features hundreds of interactive eBooks and video field trips designed to build reading confidence and support independent exploration.
Themed Book Collections
Build meaningful literacy experiences around topics that resonate with students. Each collection includes curated titles and flexible supports to strengthen comprehension and discussion.
Each collection includes book lists plus companion activities and classroom supports.
Well-BeingStories that support emotional awareness, empathy, and relationship-building. | Imagination & InventionBooks that highlight creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. | Under the StarsNature-focused stories that connect literacy with science and exploration. |
Standards-Aligned & Curriculum-Compatible
RIF resources complement core literacy instruction and integrate easily with commonly used curricula.
These tools are designed to reinforce core literacy standards while remaining flexible for your existing plans.
Use these materials to help students:
Identify key details in fiction and nonfiction
Compare perspectives and analyze characters
Build academic vocabulary
Write thoughtful responses and reflections
Participate in structured classroom discussion
Whether you use Wit & Wisdom, EL Education, Amplify CKLA, or another framework, these resources reinforce and extend your instruction.
Professional Learning & Ongoing Support
RIF supports educators, librarians, and literacy leaders with professional learning opportunities designed to strengthen classroom instruction and support student reading growth.
Live & On-Demand Webinars
Join interactive sessions led by RIF staff and literacy experts focused on practical classroom strategies, reading engagement, and implementation ideas you can apply right away.
All sessions are archived, so you can watch live or on your schedule.
Customized Professional Development
RIF provides flexible virtual and in-person professional development, from single webinars to comprehensive school and district partnerships, rooted in research-based practices and designed to deliver practical, classroom-ready strategies educators can use right away.
Stay Connected to New Resources
Want new collections and classroom tools delivered monthly? Join the RIF educator community.
Monthly themed teaching resources
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Free printable classroom materials
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