Abstract

My reflection explores my experience participating in a Family Literacy Night during my student teaching placement in a 1st grade classroom. The event focused on strengthening the connection between school and home through engaging literacy activities that encouraged family involvement in reading. I facilitated a “Reading Rock Buddy Station” where students and families decorated rocks to work as reminders and companions for nightly reading. Throughout the evening, I read children’s books aloud, encouraged conversations about reading, and created a welcoming place for families to participate together. The experience emphasized the importance of intentional family engagement and demonstrated how simple, meaningful activities can promote positive reading habits and strengthen literacy development beyond the classroom.

Keywords: Family Literacy Night, reflection

How to Cite:

Bergmeier, A., (2026) “Family Literacy Nights: A View from a Student Teacher”, Literacy Connections 2(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/litconnections.21188