Literacy experts explain the benefits of making the read-aloud a daily classroom ritual.

The effort is a local spinoff of the national Read Aloud project, and is underway in conjunction with National Reading Month, observed in March.

Engaging in reading-aloud games encourages learners to practise new skills, build confidence, and strengthen comprehension in a friendly, positive environment.

The volunteers in Boston College's Read Aloud program found a creative way to stay connected to schoolchildren when the pandemic eliminated classroom visits.