This study uses data from a large national longitudinal study on literacy loss from regular school closures during the summer amongst kindergarten students and then uses this data to predict the future literacy loss impact of extended school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since activities like summer school, library visits, and summer literacy activities are not available due to COVID-19 closures, this study looks into an alternative covid-safe option (reading to your kids at home) to determine its effectiveness in mitigating literacy loss amongst Kindergarten children during the pandemic. The study uses U.S. literacy scores to model literacy loss.