You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be --
I had a mother who read to me.
--Strickland
Gillilan
Literacy
Begins at Home
How
you can make daily read-aloud time one of your best family experiences.
Teach your children to love stories, poetry, and chants BEFORE they're ready to read!
Talking
About Books
Tips
for effective conversations about the books you read together.
We
Love Readers
More
of our favorite books.
Books
on a Budget
Your
children need lots of books to read and re-read. Here
are great low-budget suggestions.
When You Don't Have Time to Read to Your Child: The Value of Audio Books
Reading
Suggestions for Children With ADD/ADHD
Susie Babcock on books that are interactive
and appealing.
Books
for Your Earliest Readers
These
books are particularly effective for new readers.
Recommended
Book Lists
Experts
in children's literature have prepared extensive reading lists
for every child's needs and interests.
Educational
Toys
Children
and parents love these interactive toys, puppets, and games.
In
Their Own Words
When
you work with your child's own thoughts and interests, the results
can be amazing!
Working
and Playing with Words
Educational activities for you and
your child.
Sites
for Parents
A
variety of educational resources for parents.
Colorin Colorado (For Hispanic Families) - The sister site to Reading Rocket.
Word Activities from Speech Teach
Between
the Lions,PBS's award-winning television series has been proven to contribute
to the literacy
skills of children ages 4-7. The companion web site offers parents
an expert-approved curriculum of interactive stories and games
to help kids successfully learn to read and write.
Why
Read Aloud?
Chapter One from Jim Trelease's
The Read-Aloud Handbook.
The
DO'S of Read-Aloud
The
DON'TS of Read-Aloud
Chapter Four from Jim Trelease's
The Read-Aloud Handbook.
Links to Reading Suggestions for Children
The American Library Association's Caldecott Medal Home Page
Book Hive
Themed Reviews by www.childrenslit.com
PBS Between the Lions' Recommended Books
The Reading Tub. Jump in to find great books you and your children will love to share, and learn about ways to encourage your child's love of reading."
