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Kick Off Summer Reading with Ancient Heroes
by Sonja Cole
May 07, 2013
Now in its 7th year, the Scholastic Summer Challenge is dedicated to stopping the “Summer Slide” and encouraging kids to read more books this summer.
Teacher Appreciation Day
4 Easy Ways to Get Children Writing for Teacher Appreciation
by Amy Mascott
May 06, 2013
Teachers deserve to be thanked for their hard work, and there's nothing like a heartfelt "thank you" from a student!
Get Set for Summer Reading with These 5 "Raise a Reader" Must-Do's
by Maggie McGuire
May 06, 2013
Pledge to raise a great reader with these 5 easy Raise a Reader must-do’s this summer.
Play in the Pages of "Can You See What I See?" Books
by Maggie McGuire
May 03, 2013
What do found objects, toys, photography, puzzles and riddles have in common? A magical world waiting for your kids to discover - from cover to cover.
Frugal & Earth Friendly: Five Places to Buy Used Books
by Allison McDonald
May 02, 2013
Fill your home with books without breaking the bank.
5 Ways of Getting Your Kids to Read (and Like Doing it!) This Summer
by Amy Mascott
May 01, 2013
Summer reading can be fun, exciting, and memorable. All you need to do is mix things up a bit to get kids buried in books!
"Bob Books" Helped My Boys Learn to Read
by Maggie McGuire
Apr 26, 2013
Learn 5 reasons why "Bob Books" are a great resource when kids are just learning to read.
If They Can Do It, So Can I!
by Allison McDonald
Apr 25, 2013
Check out 4 inspiring picture books about women in sports.
3 Magic Words for Reading
by Amy Mascott
Apr 22, 2013
Get your child on the road to strong reading by using these three "magic" words to help him become a better, self-monitoring reader.
3 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Scary News
by Amy Mascott
Apr 16, 2013
Handling scary news is hard for adults -- and children. Here are three things to keep in mind when explaining traumatic issues to children.

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Scholastic Parents: Raise a Reader

Get the latest advice, tips, and resources on helping your child read at every age and every stage. Each week, find kids' book reviews, ways to extend the reading experience, and tips on how to spark a reader's interests from our expert contributors and editors.

Scholastic Parents: Raise a Reader ContributorsSee All

Allison McDonald
Allison McDonald
Founder and editor of the No Time For Flash Cards blog.
Amy Mascott
Amy Mascott
A Reading Specialist and former high school English teacher.
Maggie McGuire
Maggie McGuire
Maggie McGuire is an expert in youth digital and parenting.

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