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PROJECT B.O.L.D

Kids Reading Outdoor

The Need

Recent data highlights the urgent need for early literacy support across the Houston Metro area:

  • 1 in 3 adults is functionally illiterate

  • 41% of children enter kindergarten without the foundational skills needed to learn to read

  • 73% of 3rd graders are not reading at grade level

These statistics underscore the critical need for early, family-centered literacy intervention.

Our Response: Project B.O.L.D.

As a response to this need, the Emerging Learners Literacy Foundation developed Project B.O.L.D. (Building Opportunities for Literacy Development)—a comprehensive, family-centered initiative designed to strengthen early literacy skills and support learning at home.

The ELLF Literacy Box

Families enrolled in Project B.O.L.D. receive the ELLF Literacy Box, a carefully curated resource designed to support early language and literacy development.

Each box includes:

  • High-quality children’s literature selected to promote oral language and early literacy

  • Materials and activities connected to the featured book

  • Resources that support both literacy and social-emotional learning

Each book becomes a permanent part of the child’s home library, helping to build consistent access to reading materials.

Oral Language Development

Twice a year, families participate in Family Literacy Fairs designed to strengthen oral language development—an essential foundation for reading success.

During these interactive, carnival-style events, families:

  • Engage in hands-on language activities

  • Receive tools and resources to support communication at home

  • Learn strategies to build vocabulary and expressive language

Literacy Development

At each Family Literacy Fair, families are introduced to engaging literacy activities that can be easily implemented at home.

These activities:

  • Align with Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines

  • Build on children’s prior knowledge and language experiences

  • Provide ongoing exposure to both oral and written language

The goal is to create consistent, meaningful literacy experiences beyond the classroom.

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Project B.O.L.D. is grounded in developmentally appropriate practice, recognizing that young children learn best through play.

Throughout the program, families are provided with opportunities to:

  • Engage in play-based literacy activities

  • Use hands-on materials that support learning

  • Integrate reading and language into everyday routines

Our Impact

Project B.O.L.D. is designed to:

  • Increase access to books in the home

  • Strengthen early language and literacy skills

  • Empower families as partners in learning

  • Build a strong foundation for long-term reading success

Sponsor a Literacy Box

You can play a direct role in building a child’s reading foundation.

Through Project B.O.L.D., each ELLF Literacy Box places books, hands-on materials, and learning tools directly into the homes of families—creating opportunities for children to develop strong literacy skills from an early age.

What Your Support Provides:

  • 📚 High-quality children’s books to build a home library

  • 🧩 Hands-on literacy activities that support skill development

  • 🗣️ Tools to strengthen oral language and communication

  • ❤️ Resources that promote family engagement and learning​

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$100 — Sponsor 1 Literacy Box for a family

$500 — Support 5 families

$1000 — Support 10 families

$5,000 — Sponsor a community group or classroom

$10,000+ — Become a Project B.O.L.D. Program Sponsor

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Why It Matters

When you sponsor a literacy box, you are not just providing books—you are helping a child build confidence, supporting a family’s ability to learn together, and creating a foundation for lifelong success.

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