Family Resources

What makes children want to read books? Well, the most important tip is that a book has to be of interest to your child. Reading Rockets provided some… Read More ›

Studies have shown that the single greatest predictor of a child’s academic achievement is parental involvement. In fact, every action you take sets an example for your child…. Read More ›

There are many ways you can prepare your child to face the challenges of entering kindergarten. Providing kindergarten-themed books is one of the most effective. Scholastic, Inc. provides… Read More ›

Pam Allyn, founder and executive director of LitWorld and LitLife, wrote an excellent blog entry about how books can help both bullies and their victims cope with life’s… Read More ›

Parent Involvement in Early Literacy is the Key to Academic Success by Deborah J. Stewart, M.ED. on Jan. 18, 2011 A study conducted last spring in over 27 countries and over 20… Read More ›

Reading aloud is an incredibly valuable activity to do with children who are emerging readers. Among the benefits of reading aloud, it exposes a child to rich language,… Read More ›

The process of reading with children varies greatly depending on their age and where they are in the process of learning to read. Here, we’ve listed some information… Read More ›

We came across this handy-dandy list from Reading Rockets on raising readers. Efforts to instill a love of reading in children and build vital reading skills must start… Read More ›

The process of reading with children varies greatly depending on their age and where they are in the process of learning to read. Here, we’ve listed some information… Read More ›