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Reading Resources & Help for Ages 3-5

Reading Resources & Help for Ages 3-5

Find expert advice and tips for raising a successful reader at every age and level.
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Say Good Night With "Night Light"

This is the perfect bedtime read for ages 3-5!

Building a Strong Reader Get inspired with our list of 5 easy skills to teach kids during read-alouds.
Preschool Library Essentials

Learn which books are best for your 3- to 5-year-old.

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Milestones & Expectations

Developing Reading Skills

Book Selection Tips

Reading Together

Challenges & Disabilities

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Common Core Standards for Reading & Writing: What Parents Need to Know
by Rachel Stack
What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how will they affect your children?
Get Your Preschooler Ready to Read
Look for these signs of progress in your pre-reader.
Assessing Reading Skills
Determine where your early reader is in her language and reading skills.
Choosing Baby Books and Toddler Books
Start your baby’s library off right by choosing the right books.

Developing Reading SkillsSee all

Summer Challenge 101 for Parents
New to the Scholastic Summer Challenge? Don’t worry, we’re giving you a crash course: The Scholastic Summer Challenge for parents 101.
3 Easy Ways to Boost Reading Skills
These tiny reading tricks have big rewards!
E-Books vs. Print: What Parents Need to Know
by Jenny Deam
Sales of kids’ e-books are skyrocketing, but is high-tech as good as print for the youngest readers? Find out how they stack up.
Teach Phonics at Home
Improve your child’s reading success with an understanding of this key teaching method.

Book Selection TipsSee all

Road Trip Activity Books
by Rachael Taaffe
Toss one of these books in the car before you head out on your trip and you’ll keep the kids entertained (instead of squabbling).
Stories That Teach Life Lessons
Use books and stories to share values with a young child.
Books & Resources for Gifted or Motivated Preschoolers
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
If your preschooler is looking for a challenge, try these advanced books and activities.
Read It Again!
Find out how to mix it up with bedtime stories while giving kids the repetition they love.

Reading TogetherSee all

Read and Play: "Inside Outside"
by Rachael Taaffe
One sign of a great kid’s book? It inspires ideas, games, and activities that make the story come to life.
Stories That Teach Life Lessons
Use books and stories to share values with a young child.
The Power of Story Time
Don’t hesitate — reading together is one of the best ways to spend time with your tiny tot.
Reading to a Restless Toddler
Keep reading with toddlers, even when they have trouble sitting still.

Challenges & DisabilitiesSee all

Early Signs of Reading Trouble
Detect a learning disability now — while there’s still time to address it.

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Summer Challenge 101 for Parents
New to the Scholastic Summer Challenge? Don’t worry, we’re giving you a crash course: The Scholastic Summer Challenge for parents 101.
Raising a Reader
Nurture a love of books and words in your child.
More Books at Home Means Greater School Achievement
by Amy Kraft

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