Welcome to Read with Grandma!
In our cozy, 1-on-1 video sessions, a loving Grandma reads curated, beautifully illustrated stories directly to your child.
Let Grandma read to the kids for 25 minutes of pure, fun reading time.
Try one session for free!
Find your next awesome read and join a community that loves books as much as you do.
FAQs
How does Read with Grandma work?
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We connect curious kids & busy families with Grandma Educators that have seasoned hearts. Read with Grandma works by connecting you with a real, loving Grandma that has some time she’d love to share by reading to young children. Many Moms and Dads are looking for a little bit of extra help during the day, whether to take some much needed alone time, grab a snack, or just sit on the couch knowing the kids are having a good time.
It works by booking a session with Grandma during their open hours. On the booking page, there you can pay the $15 per session for 25 minutes of Story Time. If you are not able to pay right now, every week we have open times for Read with Grandma as a donation of time from our awesome Grandma Educators for those that need the service but cannot currently afford it.
If you’d like to purchase more than one session at a time, we have a Story Time Pass for $50 for 5 sessions - just $10 a session.
How do I get started?
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Getting started is simple. You can start with a free trial, or simply choose an open slot here. Once you have selected the time, you can pay right there where you book the time. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the scheduled session with no charge.
What books do you read?
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We use a set of Gentle Classics based on what the parent would like for their child. Most of the books feature beautiful illustrations and wholesome stories. We don’t do modern books, but focus on the tried and true classics. Here is a sample list parents can choose form.
"Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown (1947): The ultimate wind-down book. The repetitive structure makes it easy for young kids to anticipate the next line and read along with Grandma.
"The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats (1962): A beautifully quiet, atmospheric book about the simple magic of a winter day. The bold, collage-style illustrations pop beautifully on a computer screen.
"Blueberries for Sal" by Robert McCloskey (1948): A charming tale of a little girl and a little bear cub who swap mothers on a blueberry hill. The rhythmic "kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk" of berries hitting the bucket is incredibly fun for a provider to act out.
"Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey (1941): A classic, comforting adventure about a family of ducks navigating the busy streets of Boston with the help of a friendly policeman.
"The Little House" by Virginia Lee Burton (1942): A beautiful, poignant story about a house in the countryside that watches the city slowly build up around it over the decades. It’s wonderful for talking about history and change.
"Fables" by Arnold Lobel (1980): Short, witty, one-page animal fables with brilliant illustrations. Because each story is brief and concludes with a humorous moral, they are ideal for a 25-minute session where you want to read multiple self-contained pieces.
And many more!
How can I contact you?
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
Meet the Grandma
Gretchen Vineyard
Our founding Grandma for Read with Grandma is Gretchen Vineyard.
She has a Masters in Education and has taught for over 14 years in public schools. She also has raised four boys of her own, and now has seven darling grandchildren.
She loves being a Grandma. She loves education. She has a huge heart with tons of patience.