Scholastic Parents: Raise a Reader

Find reading help for kids of all ages, including reading strategies, tips for developing reading skills at home, book recommendations, reading activities, and more great ways to support reading for kids.

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5 Gifts You Give to Your Kids When You Read Aloud to Them

by Maggie McGuire

Mar 06, 2013

Your kids are never “too old” for read alouds.

2 Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love with Grammar

by Amy Mascott

Mar 01, 2013

Learn two quick ways to incorporate grammar into your child's day through play and fun.

5 Ways to Ring in Read Across America Day at Home

by Amy Mascott

Mar 01, 2013

On March 2, 2013, we celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Here are 5 ways to celebrate this day at home.

5 Great Books for Long Waits

by Allison McDonald

Feb 27, 2013

Help your kids wait quietly with these engaging books.

Create a Literate Environment

by Amy Mascott

Feb 25, 2013

Creating a literate environment in your home is easy with a few simple pointers.

Helping Your Children Find Their Own Gyo Fujikawa

by Amy Mascott

Feb 19, 2013

Gyo Fujikawa helped Amy Mascott fall in love with reading. Now she hopes to help parents and their little ones find their own reading inspiration.

Getting Ready to Read to Your Baby

by Allison McDonald

Feb 13, 2013

Simple tips to help new parents establish reading as a family from the start.

How I Fell In Love With Books by Allison McDonald

by Allison McDonald

Feb 12, 2013

And a welcome to The Raise a Reader Blog

Books Not to Be Missed for Older Readers

by Amy Kraft

Feb 08, 2013

Here are some of my favorite recent books for independent readers.