All About Reading

• Creating a Reader-Friendly Home

  A home filled with reading material is a good way to help kids become enthusiastic readers. Here are some ideas.

• Everyday Reading Opportunities

  Finding time to read is important to developing literacy skills. And there are many easy and convenient ways to make reading a part of every day.

• Helping Kids Enjoy Reading

  For many kids, reading doesn’t come easily. But these simple steps can help them become eager readers.

• Raising a Summer Reader

  Help your kids keep their reading skills strong so they’re ready for school.

• Reading Books to Babies

  Reading aloud to your baby stimulates developing senses, and builds listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader.

• Reading Milestones

  This general outline describes the milestones on the road to reading and the ages at which most kids reach them.

• Reading: How to Help Your Child

  Reading programs and resources for your child are in your community or nearby. Find out what’s available for your child’s age and reading level.

• School-Age Readers

  From kindergarten through third grade, kids’ ability to read will grow by leaps and bounds. Although teachers provide lots of help, parents continue to play a role in a child’s reading life.

• Story Time for Preschoolers

  Reading aloud to your preschooler is a great way to encourage learning development and to help prepare your child for independent reading down the line.

• Storytelling

  Here are some tips for on-the-spot storytelling when you hear your child plead, “I’m bored! Please tell me a story.”