PALM BEACH, Fla. - s4story -- Graducate Consulting, LLC is proud to announce the launch of the LitKit Parent Engagement Series, a three-part family literacy experience designed to help parents and caregivers support early reading development for young learners. The interactive series connects families with research-based literacy practices while providing engaging activities aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T. ELA Standards for kindergarten.

The LitKit Parent Engagement Series was created in response to growing concerns about early reading readiness among young learners. While many preschool-aged children are exposed to early literacy experiences—85% of children ages 3–5 are read to regularly and 87% hear stories at home—approximately 37% still enter kindergarten without the foundational skills necessary for reading success. Current data also shows that only 56% of K–2 students are on track to read at grade level, while 29% are significantly behind.

The LitKit Parent Engagement Series equips families with practical strategies to support early literacy development at home through interactive reading experiences and hands-on learning.

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The series was developed by children's author and educator Dr. Stephanie Hunte, who brings more than two decades of experience in education, including roles as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, school administrator and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) coordinator.

"Parents and caregivers play an essential role in a child's literacy journey," said Dr. Hunte. "The LitKit Parent Engagement Series provides families with interactive experiences that help them understand how reading develops while giving them simple, meaningful ways to support their children's learning."

Each event features an interactive read-aloud and hands-on literacy activities for families.

The series components include:

LitKit #1 – Building Phonemic Awareness
Featuring an interactive reading of Etta Kat She's a Real Character.

LitKit #2 – Connecting Sounds to Print
Featuring an interactive reading of Brenda's Botanical Garden.

LitKit #3 – Decoding Words Through Phonics
Featuring an interactive reading of Pirate Pete Sails the Seas.

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The series complements Graducate Consulting's innovative literacy resource, the Etta Kat Lit Kit (EKLK), 3rd Edition, a sounds-based early literacy toolkit designed for children ages 4–6. The resource supports learning across the five pillars of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension, and features hands-on, multisensory activities families can use at home.

The Etta Kat Lit Kit, 3rd Edition is available on Amazon. Class sets and bulk orders may also be purchased at www.stephaniehunte.com (http://www.graducateconsulting.com/).

About Graducate Consulting, LLC
Graducate Consulting, LLC develops high-quality educational resources that bridge the gap between home and school. Founded by educational consultant and children's author Dr. Stephanie Hunte, the company specializes in literacy development, curriculum writing, professional development and tools that empower both children and the adults who support them.