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- Literacy FactsThe Road to LiteracyHow much do you really know about literacy and reading? Take our quiz and find out! ...
- ClassicsGreat Books to Grow OnRemember Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Where the Wild Things Are? The Little Prince? We've rounded up all the classics for a special quiz. ...
- Mobile Apps10 Best Apps to Help Kids Learn to ReadFrom learning the alphabet to stringing letter sounds together, reading requires a foundation of many skills. These interactive apps can help provide the building blocks of reading, focusing on literacy skills including phonetic awareness, site w...Lindsay Hutton
- Literacy FactsLong Live Literacy!Where would the three "R's" be without literacy? Take our quiz and learn the facts about reading and writing. ...
- Literacy FactsDo You Know the Facts About Literacy?Do you know the facts about the state of literacy in the U.S.? Take our quiz and find out. ...
- Certificates and Rewards PrintablesCertificate for the First Time Reading a BookPrint out this certificate to congratulate your child for reading a book for the first time. ...
- Reading ActivitiesThe Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Reading SkillsNothing is more important to academic achievement than being a good reader. Parents know their children best and can provide the one-on-one time and attention that will lead them to success in reading. Here is a list of ways to help your children...Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.
- Reading ActivitiesReading AloudReading AloudMaterials Book Cassette tape recorder Directions Children should be encouraged to read aloud. They also like to listen while someone else reads to them. In order for oral reading to be a comfortable experience, it should be practice...
- Reading ActivitiesWinter Reading LogWinter Reading LogMaterials Small notebook Pen or pencil Directions There is nothing better to do on a cold winter day than curl up somewhere warm with a good book. At the first day of winter, start your Winter Reading Log. Enter the date and th...
- Early Reading ActivityRead Me a StoryRead Me a StoryTime 10 to 15 minutes Materials Storybook Directions Invite your child to select a favorite storybook to "read" to you.Go through each page together and listen to her version, which may be quite close to the actual words. Your atte...
- Color by Letter or Number PrintablesBunch of Balloons Color by LetterUse the code at the bottom to match each color with its corresponding letter to reveal the colorful bunch of balloons. ...
- Word GamesTeaching the World of WordsWorld of WordsHelp your child build reading skills with these activities, games, and ideas.Directions The following ideas are adapted from the U.S. Department of Education booklet Helping Your Child Become a Reader. Point out letters and challeng...Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book
- Early Reading ActivityMy NameMy NameMaterials Paper Pen or marker Clear contact paper Crayon or marker Damp clothDirections Help your child learn to print her name. Draw two parallel solid lines with a broken line in the middle. Print your child's first and last name on the ...Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book
- Tools for LD ChildrenHow to Improve Reading ComprehensionHow to Improve Reading ComprehensionWhen I was a kid, you would have hated to sit by me in the library. With my books splayed everywhere and my feet tapping at a hundred miles a minute, I mouthed every word of the book I was reading out loud. Whe...Jonathan Mooney
- Color by Letter or Number PrintablesColorful Crab Color by LetterUse the code at the bottom to match each color with its corresponding letter to reveal the colorful sea creature. ...
- Learning to ReadSon Can Read Flash Cards, but Not BooksYour son's recognition and sounding-out ability are remarkable for a four-year-old. But he may not be ready to read, even though he is able to work with the cards. ...
- Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension and SoftwareFind advice on how to improve reading comprehension using computer software and other methods. ...
- Learning to ReadStarting First Grade Without Reading SkillsFirst grade is when children traditionally learn how to read; a child does not need to enter the grade already reading. ...