Winter Break is an exciting time for families, but it can also be a moment when reading momentum slows down. At Just Right Reader, we believe those few weeks can become an opportunity for joyful, personalized reading that accelerates student achievement and strengthens family engagement.

That’s why we developed theWinter Break Reading Program, a simple, evidence-based way for districts to empower teachers and families and keep students reading over Winter Break, at no cost to your district.

The Winter Break Reading Program includes:

• 3 Rounds of evidence-based Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ with personalized learning for every student and customized materials for your district.

• Family empowerment tools and fun phonics video lessons in 14+ languages.

• Ready-to-use teacher resources that make small-group instruction easy and effective.

Here's How It Works

Each Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Pack™ is data-driven and personalized based on each student’s reading data. Every pack includes Science of Reading–aligned decodable books matched to each student’s decoding needs, so every student gets the right support at the right time.

Teachers use these evidence-based materials during small-group instruction, with ready-to-use resources and lesson plans that make teaching effective and easy. 

Students take the packs home to expand their at-home library and continue practicing independently and with their families. Custom backpacks make it easy for students to carry their books everywhere. 

Every decodable includes video phonics lessons in 14+ languages, accessible through QR codes, to empower families to engage in their child’s reading journey. Families love these resources because they make reading fun, collaborative, and accessible to everyone at home. 

The Winter Break Reading Program is designed to:

• Make small-group phonics instruction easy and effective
• Engage families in the joy of reading
• Accelerate reading achievement for all students

Joyful Reading for The Whole Family

The Winter Break Reading Program is not only Science of Reading–aligned instruction, but intentional family engagement. When students take home engaging books matched to their decoding needs, and families have tools to confidently support them, learning continues beyond the classroom and achievement accelerates.

Students gain confidence. Families feel empowered. Teachers see accelerated growth.

Every decodable book makes it easy for families to support reading at home and everywhere:

• Fun phonics video lessons in 14+ languages

• Engaging, research-based literacy activities to extend learning

• High-Five Coloring on the back to encourage repeated reading

• Writing practice to connect reading and writing

 “The students loved it! They were highly engaged. Families were highly engaged. That family engagement piece was a very big part!”
— Nikki Steigerwald, Literacy Coach, Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District, WI

3,000+ other districts are loving the impact of Just Right Reader!Here are some of their stories.

Personalized and Proven to Accelerate Achievement

In our 2024 study, students in the Winter Break Reading Program showed 8X DIBELS growth in just six weeks with only three personalized Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ each.

This kind of accelerated growth shows how powerful personalized, joyful reading experiences can be for kids.

View the full Winter Break Reading Program study here.

Customized for Every District

Every Winter Break Reading Program is fully customized for each district.

5 Million Books and Counting!

We want to keep kids reading over Winter Break, and we know you do, too! Just Right Reader is gifting 5 MILLION personalized Science of Reading decodable books with video lessons in 14+ languages.

Districts across the country are launching Winter Break Reading Programs that accelerate achievement, empower families, and create joyful reading experiences for all students, teachers, and families.

Sign up for your district’s Winter Break Reading Program today!