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Hello Parents! Thanks for visiting the "Parent Corner". There are many wonderful reading links for you to explore.

READING ROCKETS- Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.

http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY- Use the link below to download the booklet, Put Reading First-The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read. The findings described in the document were drawn from the report of the National Reading Panel.

Put Reading First-The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read Booklet

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- For parents and caregivers who want to instill the fun of learning to read in their kids, the Internet is home to countless interactive, innovative sites that teach literacy. Though additional great websites are available, here are some of the best, listed in order from beginning to advanced readers. Click the link below to see them.

https://www.pa-fsa.org/Parents-Caregivers/Resources-for-Parents-Caregivers/Websites-for-Parents-and-Caregivers

SCHOLASTIC BOOK WIZARD- This website is great to help you find the "right" book for your child. Type the title of the book or author into the search bar at the top and you will see what grade level and guided reading level the book is on.

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/bookwizard/

SCHOLASTIC PARENT- Use this website for parents guides, printables and activities, recommended book lists and more. Read more about Summer Slide by clicking the second link below.

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/

Information about Preventing Summer Slide

BOOKS LISTS- Use the links below to find books sorted by topic, academic area, and level.

https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/

ONLINE READING SUPPORT- Explore these reading websites to help your child become a stronger reader.

https://www.raz-kids.com/

https://newsela.com/

https://www.readworks.org/

http://www.starfall.com/

http://www.abcya.com/

https://storyworksjr.scholastic.com/

http://www.turtlediary.com/