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Poll: How Often Do You Read to Your Child?
Take a quick poll to let us know how often you read to your child.
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Raising a Summer Reader
Kids' reading skills don't have to grow cold once school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun.
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Finding the Right Read
Books make great gifts for kids. Here's how to pick one to fit a child's interests, maturity, and reading level.
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Reading Resources
Regardless of your child's age or reading level, almost every community has programs and resources that are helpful.
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Storytelling
Here are some tips for on-the-spot storytelling when you hear your child plead, "I'm bored! Please tell me a story."
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Helping Reluctant Readers
For many kids, reading doesn't come easily. But these simple steps can help them become eager readers.
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Everyday Reading Opportunities
Finding time to read is important to developing literacy skills. And there are many easy and convenient ways to make reading a part of every day.
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Reading Milestones
This general outline describes the milestones on the road to reading and the ages at which most kids reach them.
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Creating a Reader-Friendly Home
A home filled with reading material is a good way to help kids become enthusiastic readers. Here are some ideas.
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School-Age Readers
From kindergarten through third grade, kids' ability to read will grow by leaps and bounds. Although teachers provide lots of help, parents continue to play a role in a child's reading life.
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Story Time for Preschoolers
Reading aloud to your preschooler is a great way to encourage learning development and to help prepare your child for independent reading down the line.
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Toddler Reading Time
Reading to toddlers lays the foundation for their independent reading later on. Here are some tips.
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Reading Books to Babies
Reading aloud to your baby stimulates developing senses, and builds listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader.