Rock 'n' Read Project

Dear Friends,

PROBLEM
40% of US fourth graders (39% in Minnesota) cannot read at a basic level!

SOLUTION - researched, brain-based
Use singing and basic music skills to develop young children's brains for reading

MN MUSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM
Goal: All children musically fit and ready to read by kindergarten
1. Hold a Music-Making Matters: Brain Prep for Pre-Readers SUMMIT, Oct. 27, 2026
2. Work with legislators to create a MN legislative working committee to examine the connections between music-making, brain development and reading, and recommend a MN Musical Fitness Program.

WHO WE ARE
The Rock 'n' Read Project's Mission: We help families, educators, and organizations use singing and basic music skills to develop young brains for reading by providing training and resources. 

WHAT WE KNOW
Research has revealed that auditory processing is the KEY to reading, and that singing and basic music skills develop it. For example, children who cannot pat a steady beat are likely to struggle with reading.

WHAT WE OFFER
1. Free Musical Fitness Assessment
2. A Song A Day! Brain Prep for Pre-Readers, 50 fun, short lessons for 4-, 5-, and 6-year-olds that use singing and basic music skills to prepare young brains for reading. 
3. Workshops for early childhood and kindergarten teachers

OUR WEBSITE
Lots more info here! https://www.rocknreadproject.org

Thank you for your support!