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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Poetry Terms to Know: A Quick Refresher

by Amy Mascott

Apr 04, 2016

From ‘alliteration’ to ‘verse’ and everything in between!

Podcasts 101 (and 5 Faves to Get You Started!)

by Amy Mascott

Mar 28, 2016

Get hooked on our fave podcasts and celebrate reading, science, mystery, and more!

10 Easter Egg Fillers that Promote Literacy

by Allison McDonald

Mar 24, 2016

Add these fun literacy-themed treats to your kids' Easter egg hunt!

Be a Reading Role Model: 5 Great Books for Parents

by Amy Mascott

Mar 21, 2016

Do you need a reading kick-start? We’ve got 5 books to get you back on track.

15 Coloring Books for Your Kids (and You too!)

by Allison McDonald

Mar 17, 2016

Your child will love these coloring books — and your inner child will delight in them as well.

13 Books About Weather for Your Kids

by Amy Mascott

Mar 14, 2016

These 13 books about weather are accessible and engaging science reading for all ages.

11 Great Book Characters Who Wear Glasses

by Allison McDonald

Mar 10, 2016

There’s a book for all aged readers on this fun list, whether your kid wears or doesn't wear glasses.

5 Cool Ways to Get Your Kids Telling Stories

by Amy Mascott

Mar 07, 2016

Let’s celebrate storytelling by getting your kids’ creative ideas flowing!

9 Fun Books for Kids Who Wear or Need Glasses

by Allison McDonald

Mar 03, 2016

9 great books to help your kids who need or are already wearing glasses feel good about them.

Top 5 Tips Every Parent Needs to Rock the Read-Aloud

by Amy Mascott, Allison McDonald, Melanie English

Mar 01, 2016

Bloggers Amy Mascott and Allie McDonald talk about their favorite read alouds, and share strategies for infusing fun into reading time with your family.