Two cycles of Action Research were used to respond to the question: In what ways can parents support early literacy learning at home? Participants and data collected in Cycle One consisted of 7 Prekindergarten and kindergarten teacher interviews, 22 Prekindergarten and kindergarten family literacy surveys, and a document analysis of kindergarten readiness data. The findings from Cycle One included: Educator knowledge and implementation of literacy standards in Prekindergarten and kindergarten helps to prepare children for school-based literacy learning, there are misconceptions by parents about how literacy "looks" and the richness of literacy opportunities in PreK and kindergarten classrooms when compared with the home environment; and there is a need for school -- home support for optimal early literacy learning. This last finding informed the creation of an Action Step in the form of a Family Literacy event to support parent understanding of school literacy practices. The activities at the evening literacy event were co- designed by the researcher and the teachers at Mangrove Elementary School (pseudonym) to feature the kinds of literacy activities in which children were engaged when at school. To determine the success of the action step, data were collected used myriad methods including survey, short-term and long-term electronic feedback forms with parents in addition to educator surveys. In addition to determining that the Make and Take Night was successful from a number of perspectives, the researcher identified the following study findings: Early childhood educators possess knowledge of early childhood reading practices, school-based practices, and curricular resources that should be offered to parents; Children benefit from early literacy experiences in the home and parents need to understand their important role in supporting early reading and writing; and that Educators need to partner with parents and show them what they can do at home to support literacy skill development. Implications and recommendations for other schools and districts, Prekindergarten and kindergarten classes, and educators of young children are offered. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]