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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.
Reading IS the Event
by Allison McDonald
Jun 06, 2013
Kick off summer reading at your house with simple, special events, and use the same ideas throughout the summer to keep the reading momentum going.
WordGirl's Word of the Week: Admire
by Brian Kraker
Jun 04, 2013
Introduce your children to WordGirl’s Word of the Week and help expand their vocabulary with these engaging activities.
5 Books That Will Get Your Kids Excited About Reading This Summer
by Amy Mascott
Jun 03, 2013
These books may seem out of the ordinary, but we’re betting they’ll rope your kids into a reading-filled summer!
The Summer Reading A-List
by Allison McDonald
May 30, 2013
I challenge you to read as many of these as possible with your children this summer.
Great Britain's Great Kids' Books
by Sonja Cole
May 28, 2013
Celebrate summer reading with these beloved classics.
When Kids Don't Read Fluently
What to Do When Kids Don't Read Fluently
by Amy Mascott
May 27, 2013
It’s hard to know what to say when kids struggle with reading out loud, but fluency practice can actually be a lot of fun.
Celebrate Creativity and Imagination with Your Kids!
by Maggie McGuire
May 24, 2013
Join Sarah Jessica Parker and Zac Posen at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards LIVE from Carnegie Hall.
Help Your Child Fall in Love With Reading. It's Free!
by Sonja Cole
May 23, 2013
Reading as a leisure activity is the best predictor of comprehension, vocabulary, and reading speed.
Take a Trip to Medieval Europe Through Books
by Sonja Cole
May 23, 2013
You can -- and should -- help guide your children to great books, but let them make the ultimate decision about what to read.
What to Do When Your Child Can't Remember What He Reads
What to Do When Your Child Can't Remember What He Reads
by Amy Mascott
May 20, 2013
How parents can support children who need help remembering what they read.

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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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