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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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Launch Lunchbox Literacy Discover 5 easy ways to sneak literacy into your child’s lunchbox.
What You Don’t Know About Reading Discover 3 things parents must know about reading.
Banned Books Teach Life Lessons

Use banned books to teach kids about family values.

Use Signs For Early Reading Signs are the easiest reading your child should do. Find out why.
Non-Traditional Storytelling: TV Series Based on Books
Jul 24, 2013
Inspire a love for stories by connecting books with their on-screen adaptations.
WordGirl's Word of the Week: Vanquish
by Brian Kraker
Jul 23, 2013
Your child can creatively vanquish evil with WordGirl’s Word of the Week!
3 Quiet, No-Talking, Perfect-for-Anytime Games That Kids Love to Play
by Amy Mascott
Jul 22, 2013
Everyone needs a quiet game once in a while. These three will keep your kids coming back for more.
Celebrate Summer Reading in the City of Light
by Sonja Cole
Jul 19, 2013
We're taking reading to Paris, the City of Light, with these books and learning activities.
Lift, Touch, and Read: Active Books for Little Hands
by Allison McDonald
Jul 18, 2013
Book suggestions for kids who need to move even while reading books.
WordGirl's Word of the Week: Legend
by Brian Kraker
Jul 16, 2013
Have a fun week of storytelling with your kids using our Word of the Week!
The 3 Best Rhyme Games for Kids
by Amy Mascott
Jul 15, 2013
Rhyming is a super skill-builder for kids of all ages and you can fit rhyme in just about any time of the day!
Show What You Know
by Allison McDonald
Jul 11, 2013
Boost your child's comprehension of nonfiction books with this dynamic activity.
WordGirl's Word of the Week: Masterpiece
by Brian Kraker
Jul 09, 2013
Inspiring kids to make their own masterpieces!
Travel Without Leaving Home: 6 Books to Take You Places
by Amy Mascott
Jul 08, 2013
These books may seem out of the ordinary, but we're betting they'll rope your kids into a reading-filled summer!

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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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