Resources

Webinars & Tutorials

RIF hosts webinars throughout the year across various topics to support our partners with relevant resources and educational materials ranging from how to apply for a matching grant, implementing a successful Books for Ownership program, to how to do a read aloud. All RIF webinars are archived for your continued use.

  • Every Book Counts - A webinar series sharing how literature can be used to teach lessons across a variety of disciplines ranging from Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to arts integration.
  • Every Educator Counts - An educator-focused webinar series that offers tips and best practices to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Every Family Counts - A family-focused webinar series providing resources and tips to empower families and caregivers with everyday tools and support they can leverage to build a culture of literacy at home and support their child’s reading development.

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBINAR SCHEDULE THIS SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027!

  • September 22, 2026 | 3-4pm ET The Missing Piece: Motivation in the Science of Reading | Register now
  • October 14, 2026 | 4-5pm ET Reading Pictures: Building Visual Literacy Through Picture Books | Register now
  • October 27, 2026 | 7-8pm ET Rally to Read: Read Together, Inspire Together | Register now
  • November 19, 2026 | 4-5pm ET Stories We Share: The Power of Oral Storytelling | Register now
  • December 9, 2026 | 7-8pm ET Shaping Confident Readers: Building Reading Identity at Home | Register now
  • January 13, 2027 | 7-8pm ET Read, Play, Grow: Building Literacy Through Play | Register now
  • January 26, 2027 | 4-5pm ET Mirrors and Meaning: Making Phonics Instruction More Inclusive | Register now
  • February 9, 2027 | 4-5pm ET Cracking Big Words: The Power of Morphology | Register now
  • February 25, 2027 | 7-8pm ET Bringing Stories to Life Through Movement | Register now
  • March 10, 2027 | 7-8pm ET Part 1: Learning to Read: Building the Foundations for Literacy Success | Register now
  • March 17, 2027 | 7-8pm ET Part 2: Loving to Read: Turning Children into Lifelong Readers | Register now
  • April 8, 2027 | 4-5pm ET Discovering Science Through Stories | Register now
  • May 11, 2027 | 3-4pm ET Every Summer Book Counts: Helping Children Thrive During School Break | Register now

Latest Webinar

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Summer webinar deck
Finding Joy in Summer Reading
May 19, 2026

Join RIF for a fun and practical webinar designed to help families keep kids engaged in reading all summer long! Joined by Lee & Low Books, this session will share simple, joyful ways to support learning at home through engaging themes. Families will walk away with easy, low-prep activities, book ideas, and real-life strategies that spark curiosity, build a love of reading, and encourage creativity. We’ll also highlight diverse, high-quality children’s books and demonstrate how to use RIF’s free Summer Reading Camp resources to make getting started simple.

Every Educator Counts

An educator-focused webinar series that offers tips and best practices to enhance classroom practices and drive family engagement.

Every Book Counts

A webinar series sharing how literature can be used to teach lessons across a variety of disciplines ranging from Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to arts integration.

Every Family Counts

A family-focused webinar series providing resources and tips to empower families and caregivers with everyday tools and support they can leverage to build a culture of literacy at home and support their child’s reading development.

Self-Paced Tutorials

RIF’s self-paced video modules model research-based best practices to use during classroom read-alouds. In 10 minutes or less, viewers can learn the ‘what,’ ‘why,’ and ‘how’ of various teaching strategies.

See, Think, Wonder Routine Chart
"See, Think, Wonder" Thinking Routine
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
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"FAB Four" Graphic Organizer
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
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"5 Finger Retell" Graphic Organizer
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
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Main Idea and Key Details
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
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KWL Chart
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
Frayer Model chart
How to use a Frayer Model
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
Reading Fundamentals - C Sound
C Sound
Reading Fundamentals
dipthongs reading tips
Dipthongs
Reading Fundamentals
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G Sounds
Reading Fundamentals
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TH Diagraph
Reading Fundamentals
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Y Sound
Reading Fundamentals
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Schwa Sound
Reading Fundamentals
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Magic E
Reading Fundamentals
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CK Sound
Reading Fundamentals
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B or D
Reading Fundamentals
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