Learning to Read

Where would the three "R's" be without literacy? Take our quiz and learn the facts about reading and writing. ...

Do you know the facts about the state of literacy in the U.S.? Take our quiz and find out. ...

From 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...

Print out this certificate to congratulate your child for reading a book for the first time. ...

Reading 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...

Winter 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...

Nothing 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...

Read 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...

World 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...

My 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 ...

Use the code at the bottom to match each color with its corresponding letter to reveal the colorful bunch of balloons. ...

How 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...

Your 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. ...

First grade is when children traditionally learn how to read; a child does not need to enter the grade already reading. ...

Nine Good Reading HabitsLike all travels in this glamorous and lucrative world of study skills, we have come to the section where I contradict everything I have said up to this point. While I truly believe that each student needs to individualize...

The Skills Kids Need to ReadAs a basic foundation for learning to read and write, kids need strong speaking and listening skills. When you and other adults around your kids encourage them to talk, ask, questions, and use dramatic play, it increas...

Make a Name Letter BookWhat you need: Paper Scissors Glue Magazines Crayons Stapler What you do: 1. Mark one page of paper with each letter of your child's name. 2. Work with your child to cut out letters from magazines and paste them on the pa...

A Picture's Worth a Thousand WordsBooks that have no words, just beautiful pictures, invite you and your child to use your imagination and make up your own stories. What you need: Wordless picture books (Example: Do You Want To Be My Friend? by...