On Reading to Your Child

Reading to Learn

2008-12-03T06:22:00.000-08:00

http://www.languageexperts.org/clinical/Reading_to_Learn.html
Rating: 19
Site Summary:
Want to get help on reading to learn? There are literacy experts to help in this process. They begin to assess that will evaluate the foundational skills needed to read.
We chose this website to give assistence of how to help children and even adults with reading.

Learn to Read at Starfall

2008-12-03T06:10:00.000-08:00

http://www.starfall.com/
Rating: 19
Site Summary:
Want to learn to read at Starfall? Come and learn how to read through adventure. You get ready to read, then learn to read, realize its fun and then you are reading!
We chose this website because it promotes a lot of benefits of reading.

Teach Your Baby to Read

2008-12-03T05:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.yourbabycanread.com/
Rating: 19
Site Summary:
Did you know that an almost three year old can tell you the states and capitals of the U.S.? Reading to your children early is so critical. There are ways to help them read and understand their world around them.
We chose this website because it shows a great video of an example of a young child being able to read and understand words.

Reading to Your Infant or Preschooler

2008-12-03T05:32:00.000-08:00

http://www.makereadingfirst.com/infants_toddlers.html
Rating: 15
Site Summary:
Reading to your infant or preschooler can help them in so many ways. Some of these ways are to expand on their grammer and vocabulary, being able to hold a book, concepts of print and many more.
We chose this website because it gives great ideas of reasons to read to an infant or preschooler.

Kids Easy to Read On-line Stories and Books for Your Preschooler

2008-12-03T05:19:00.000-08:00

http://www.ziggityzoom.com/stories.php
Rating: 21
Have fun reading our online interactive stories, which are perfect to read to your child or for your preschool or school age child to read with you or alone. We have stories about a Princess, a Pirate, Curious Baby, BunBun, Beakley, and Educational books.
We chose this site because it provides a different way to read with kids that they may think is fun and novel.

Reading to Your Baby

2008-12-02T18:54:00.000-08:00

http://www.askbaby.com/reading-to-your-baby.htm
Rating: 18
Site Summary:
The development of children is so important. Reading to your child as early as possible is so important. It can later help your child with language and academic performance.
We chose this website to help parents understand the importance of reading to their children early on.

How to Teach Students With Learning Disabilities

2008-11-27T11:58:00.001-08:00

http://specialneedseducation.suite101.com/article.cf/how_to_teach_students_with_reading_disabilities
Rating: 18
Site Summary:
“Understanding and teaching students who have a reading disability is no longer the sole job of the special educator. Working with a child who has a reading disability is well within the ability of every educator with a little understanding of the disability, modifications and methods of working with the child.”
We chose this site because it is a useful site for teachers to learn how to teach students with reading disabilities.

Learning Disabilities- What are the Learning Disabilities in Reading Comprehension?

2008-11-27T11:57:00.001-08:00

http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/learningdisabilitybasics/p/rdgcomprhnsn.htm
Rating: 17
Site Summary:
“A learning disability in reading comprehension that affects the learner's ability to understand the meaning of words and passages. Students with LDs in reading comprehension may also have difficulty with basic reading skills such as decoding words, but understanding is the greater weakness.”
We chose this site because it talks about reading disabilities having to do directly with comprehension.

Study Shows Two Types of Reading Disability

2008-11-27T11:56:00.001-08:00

http://www.apa.org/monitor/nov03/study.html
Rating: 16
Site Summary:“Researchers at Yale University have identified two reading disabilities that account for why some children compensate for impaired ability but others struggle to read throughout their lives. It's a finding that demonstrates the need for early intervention reading programs for children.”
We chose this site because this study shows the importance of parents teaching their children to read early and early intervention.

Kinds of LD

2008-11-27T11:55:00.001-08:00

http://www.ldrc.ca/contents/kinds/reading_disabilities.php
Rating: 17
Site Summary:
“Youngsters with reading disabilities usually take significantly longer to learn the sounds of the alphabet. As these children learn to read, they may exhibit difficulty in blending the sounds of letters into a word or segmenting words into their separate sounds.”
We chose this site because it effectively defines what a reading disability is.

Learning Disabilities: Signs, Symptoms and Strategies

2008-11-27T11:54:00.000-08:00

http://www.ldanatl.org/aboutld/parents/ld_basics/ld.asp
Rating: 19
Site Summary:“Every individual with a learning disability is unique and shows a different combination and degree of difficulties. A common characteristic among people with learning disabilities is uneven areas of ability, “a weakness within a sea of strengths.” For instance, a child with dyslexia who struggles with reading, writing and spelling may be very capable in math and science.”
We chose this site because it gives good descriptions of learning disabilities and useful information on how to identify them.

Strugging to Read

2008-11-27T11:51:00.000-08:00

http://www.pbs.org/parents/strugglingtolearn/understanding_reading.html
Rating: 17
Site Summary:
“Of all the skills children learn, reading is arguably the most important. It is a means of gaining knowledge about many different subjects and of understanding the world. Today, especially in the developed world, it is considered a fundamental skill required for success. Unfortunately, for many children with reading disabilities, learning to read is one of the most arduous and frustrating activities they will ever face. All too often, the barriers they face outweigh their desire to read and, without proper guidance, they never overcome them.”We chose this site because it shows important milestones of reading and what areas children with reading disabilities struggle.

Why Some Children Struggle to Learn to Read

2008-11-26T08:56:00.000-08:00

Rating: 20
Although there is a large number of other “disabilities” to be found within the field of learning disabilities, a reading disability remains the most common. Estimates of learning-disabled students being reading disabled vary between 70 and 85 percent. Some experts are of the opinion that this percentage is even higher, so much so that labeling a child as learning disabled is understood to include a reading disability. If one evaluates the importance of reading in the learning situation, this opinion probably comes close to the truth. Reading is regarded as the most important skill that a child must acquire at school, because one must learn to read in order to be able to read to learn. The implication of this is that the child who is a poor reader will usually also be a poor learner.
http://www.audiblox2000.com/learning_disabilities/reading_disabilities.htm

Summer Reading For Kids

2008-11-26T08:54:00.000-08:00

Rating: 20
Educators consider summer reading very important in developing life-long reading habits, in maintaining literacy skills and in promoting reading for pleasure. Studies have repeatedly shown that children who continue to read during the summer months perform better when school resumes in the fall. But, when summer vacation starts, many children want to put away their books. They want to be outside, riding bikes, playing softball, or cooling-off in the neighbourhood pool. Committing them to reading, even just a little each day, is a struggle especially when outdoor activities and the modern distractions of television, video games, and the Internet may seem more exciting.
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/summer_reading.htm

Why Do Some Children Have Difficulty Reading

2008-11-26T08:48:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19
As we follow thousands of children with reading difficulties throughout school and into adulthood, these young people tell us how embarrassing and devastating it was to read with difficulty in front of peers and teachers, and to demonstrate this weakness on a daily basis. It is clear from our research that this type of failure affects children negatively earlier than we thought. By the end of first grade, children having difficulty learning to read begin to feel less positive about their abilities than when they started school. As we follow children through elementary and middle school, self-esteem and the motivation to learn to read decline even further. In the majority of cases, the students are deprived of the ability to learn about literature, science, mathematics, history, and social studies because they cannot read grade-level textbooks. Consider that by middle school, children who read well read at least 10,000,000 words during the school year. Children with reading difficulties read less than 100,000 words during the same period. Poor readers lag far behind in vocabulary development and in the acquisition of strategies for understanding what they read, and they frequently avoid reading and other assignments that require reading. By high school, the potential of these students to enter college has decreased substantially. Students who have stayed in school long enough to reach high school tell us they hate to read because it is so difficult and it makes them feel "dumb." As a high school junior in one of our studies remarked, "I would rather have a root canal than read."
http://www.ednews.org/articles/6014/1/Reading-Disabilities-Why-Do-Some-Children-Have-Difficulty-Learning-to-Read-What-Can-Be-Done-About-It/Page1.html

Reading Disabilites and What Can Be Done to Help

2008-11-26T08:40:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19
The National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) considers that teaching and learning in today's schools reflect not onlysignificant educational concerns, but pulic health concerns as well. Our research has onistently shown that if children do not learn to understand and use language, to read and write, to calculate and reason mathematically, to solve problems, and to communicate their ideas and perspectives, their opportunities for a fulfilling and rewarding life are seriously compromised.
http://www.dys-add.com/R.Lyon.WhyCantRead.pdf

Turning Kids into Lifelong Learners

2008-11-26T08:29:00.000-08:00

Rating: 16
It's important in any project involving student learning that kids of all ability levels are included; books and magazines need to reflect the varying abilities of the children in a class, and if a class is going to focus on public display of student work, then all levels of work need to be respected and presented in a dignified manner. Students involved in the production end of creating a classroom book on a particular topic can be credited in the book; children who contribute to a public access program can receive an on-screen credit. The idea is to praise both the work process and the creative end product of learning activities, and to give kids the idea that their learning, and their effort, matter.
https://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/95153?articleid=95153%20-%2062k

Developing Lifelong Reading Habits in Chilren

2008-11-26T08:23:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
The following materials are intended to provide an introduction to developing lifelong reading habits in children. They were assembled from the World Wide Web, ERIC Database, and a variety of other bibliographic resources.
http://www.indiana.edu/~reading/ieo/bibs/lifelongreading.html

Reading to Children has Declined

2008-11-25T15:49:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19

Reasearch has found that storytime with children has declined over the past couple of years. This time has been taken over by watching T.V. or busy schedules.

We chose this article because it opens your eyes to how we have lost the imortance of reading to our children.

Parent Involvement in their Child's Education

2008-11-25T15:23:00.000-08:00

Rating: 16

Parent's ivolvement in their childs life at an early age is so imortant. To help their child grow in their academics is by reading. Reading to them is one way to be involved in their childs academics. Reasearch have shown that we need to be involved.

This article was chosen to show how reading is one component of being in their child's ivolvment.

How Reading Can Help Children Concentrate

2008-11-24T19:55:00.000-08:00

Rating: 20

Reading can help a child be able to sit and concentrate on one thing. One place for a child to concentrate on reading is at the public library. There are so many benefits of reading at a young age but learning how to concentrate is the major one.

We chose this website because this article really shows statistics of how reading to children benefit them.

Teaching Problem Solving through Childrens Literature

2008-11-24T11:26:00.000-08:00

Rating: 18

Problem solving is a key thing for children to learn to function in the world. A book gives good ways to teach children problem solving through their literature.

We chose this website to give a book that gives instructions to teach children problems solving through literature.

Using Children's Literature to Teach Social Skills

2008-11-24T11:02:00.000-08:00

Rating: 20

Did you know that reading to your child may help them socially? This websitte can help you as a parent see the importance of reading to your child in early years. Many of children's literature has different ways the characters socialize. Children can see how others socialize and how to react to things.

This site was chosen to show how children's literature help kids socialize in their every day world.

Animal Sound Books for Preschoolers

2008-11-21T06:06:00.000-08:00

Rating: 21
Site summary: Little kids will love these loud, loony books they can squawk, chirp and bleet along to. Imitating animals is a fun way for preschoolers to learn about our world, while making some noise!
We chose this site because animals are a sure-fire way to get a preschoolers' attention.
http://family.go.com/entertainment/article-208576-family-5--animal-sound-books-for-preschoolers-t/

Fairy Tales For Preschoolers

2008-11-21T05:46:00.000-08:00

Rating: 21
Site summary: Preschool children love Fairy Tales. I can think of no better way to pass an afternoon than listening to someone narrate one of the classic childrens stories of all time.
We chose this site because it is good to include great variety in the books preschoolers are exposed to.
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=125233&ca=Education

Make Reading Riveting for Children with ADHD and Learning Disabilities

2008-11-21T05:16:00.000-08:00

Rating: 21
Site summary: What parents can do to make reading more enjoyable and educational for their attention- or learning-disabled child
We chose this site because it had great ideas of different way to approach reading with an ADHD/Learning disabled child.
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1869.html

Autism- Kids and Reading

2008-11-21T05:09:00.000-08:00

Rating: 20
Site Summary: The most pertinent advice when approaching the topic of autism and reading is to know how your individual son, daughter, or student prefers to learn. Like all children, the boy or girl with autism needs to be taught in a manner that best fits his or her personality and needs.
We chose this site because reading is a special challenge for autistic children.
http://www.kidsandreading.co.uk/autism.html

Phonics and Whole Language Learning

2008-11-21T04:57:00.000-08:00

Rating: 18
Site summary: Ideally, children should develop literacy through real life settings as they read together with parents or other caring adults. If parents and teachers work together and demonstrate mutual respect, children's learning will be reinforced at home and in the classroom.
We chose this site because it speaks specifically of how phonics can start to become inplemented at home before the child even starts school.
http://www.tots2tweens.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=62

Preschool Picture Books Listed by Themes

2008-11-21T04:28:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
Site summary: A resource of early childhood and preschool education picture books recomended for both classroom teachers and parents. Preschool books are listed according to early childhood education themes and include both classic and new titles for young children.
We chose this site because it is nice to have some experienced help in finding great books for children.
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/book-themes.htm

DaddyRead: early read aloud chapter books (preschool)

2008-11-20T21:10:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
DaddyRead was started by two dads who love reading aloud to children. When our children became old enough to listen to chapter books, we searched for books, but we found it very difficult to find good, simple chapter books, suitable for a four year old. This website was conceived to help solve this problem. Lists of recommended books: infant picture books, toddler picture books, preschool picture books.
We chose to include this site because there are some great, unusual books recommended here.
http://www.daddyread.com/prepicture.html

White House Summit on Early Childhood Cognitive Development

2008-11-20T20:44:00.000-08:00

Rating: 21
Site summary: An Address by Grover J. (Russ) Whitehurst, the Assistant Secretary of Education for Research and Improvement for the U.S. Department of Education on July 26, 2001. Mr. Whitehurst focuses on the pre-reading skills that children acquire in the preschool period and how these skills, or the absence of them, affects a child’s later ability to learn to read.
We chose this site because it is very important to be informed about cognitive development in the preschool period.
http://www.earlyreadingplayschool.com.au/OurStrategy/YP/os-yp-whitehouse.htm

Babies and Preschool

2008-11-20T20:23:00.000-08:00

Rating:19
Site summary: Many studies have reported the advantages of reading to children, especially during their first three years, stating it helps stimulate brain development and guarantees a higher success rate in school.
We chose this site because it gives alot of information about the advantages of reading with young children. It also gives a link to the American Pediatric Association, a source rich in information on the same subject.
http://www.elpasotexas.gov/kidszone/kidszone_library/babiesandpreschool/babiesandpreschool.htm

The Big Question: What is the best way to teach reading - and should children be tested at six?

2008-11-20T20:16:00.000-08:00

Rating: 16
Site summary:
Between 1997 and 2000 systematic phonics produced remarkable results. The number of 11-year-olds achieving level 4 - able to read - shot up from 48 to 75 per cent. But the problem is that a hard core of young people get left behind, still unable to read when they start secondary school.
We chose this site because it discusses some controversial issues involving the governmental mandates of how reading is taught and how this is working in our present system.
http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-what-is-the-best-way-to-teach-reading--and-should-children-be-tested-at-six-764523.html

Instructional Scaffolding: Helps for Reading Skills

2008-11-20T19:44:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
The article builds on analyses of the characteristics of parent/child interaction that contribute to the rapid pace of early language development.
Site summary:
The steps of scaffolding are addressed and how to impliment them into a reading program or any other sort of instruction.
http://www.teachandlearn.ca/blog/2007/07/30/instructional-scaffolding/

How to Raise a Reader: Helps for Homeschoolers

2008-11-20T19:26:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19
Site summary:
Reading begins at birth. Becoming a good reader takes preparation, and that preparation can begin at birth.
We chose this site because it speaks specifically of things we can do to prepare to have a good reader.
http://www.bellaonline.org/articles/art1852.asp

Hates to Read! ACN Forum

2008-11-20T19:12:00.000-08:00

Rating: 18
Site summary:
You may not believe this, but in my 30 years of helping students read I have never met a student who did not learn to love reading when taught reading appropriately. A great portion of those years have been with students who came to me hating reading!
We chose this site because there are many, many children in the United States that hate to read and these tips are great for helping to reverse this.
http://www.latitudes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=341

Reading Acitivities for Preschoolers

2008-11-20T18:59:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19
Teaching children at an early age to be interested in reading is something they'll carry with them as they get older. The following tried-and-true activities will help your kids learn to enjoy reading.
We chose this site because trying something new with children and reading is a good idea.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense/2007/002/3.8.html

Tips for Picking Books Your Gifted Child Will Appreciate

2008-11-20T16:37:00.000-08:00

http://www.helium.com/items/670907-tips-for-picking-books-your-gifted-child-will-appreciate
Rating: 18
Site Summary:
"Parents of gifted children know the gifted often start reading at younger ages than their peers, and reach advanced reading levels faster than their peers. In addition, gifted children tend to read a lot of books quickly. Going through books as quickly as gifted children do may be problematic for parents inclined to satiate their gifted children's reading appetites."
We chose this site because it gives parents with gifted children an idea on how to keep up with their child's reading skills and choose good books that their children will enjoy.

Partner with Your Child's Preschool to Promote Literacy

2008-11-20T16:33:00.000-08:00

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1498&FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3FisParent%3DY%26Nr%3DAND%28Audience%3AParents%29%26N%3D0%26isBrowse%3DY%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3FisParent%3DY%26Ne%3D2080%26Nr%3DAND%28Audience%3AParents%29%26T%3DC%26N%3D2080%26Nty%3D1%26isBrowse%3DY%22%3ESchool+Subjects%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+Language+Arts
Rating: 18
Site Summary:
"At home and in preschool, the best way to develop pre-reading skills is through fun and games. Here's how to start your child off right."
We chose this site because it teaches parents how to best promote literacy through being connected with their child's preschool teacher.

Summer Reading Tips for Parents

2008-11-20T16:26:00.000-08:00

http://www.ncld.org/content/view/333/456063/
Rating: 17
Site Summary:
"Summer shouldn't mean taking a break from learning, especially when it comes to reading. Studies show that most students experience a loss of reading skills over the summer months, but children who continue to read actually gain skills. During the summer parents can help children sustain (and even bolster) reading skills, strengthen their vocabulary and reinforce the benefits of reading for enjoyment."
We chose this site because it encourages parents with learning disabled students to continue reading through the summer months and gives them ideas on how to do so.

Is Reading Still Important in the Video Age?

2008-11-20T16:19:00.000-08:00

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/54
Rating: 18
Site Summary:
"Reading is the heart of education. The knowledge of almost every subject in school flows from reading. One must be able to read the word problem in math in order to understand it. If you cannot read the science or social studies chapter, you cannot answer the questions at the end of the chapter. The complicated computer manual is essential to its operations, but it must be read."
We chose this site because it addresses the issue that crime and high school drop-out rates are continually rising and how having a good reading foundation can change that and benefit children's future lives.

Colorin Colorado! Reading Tips for Parents

2008-11-20T15:10:00.000-08:00

http://www.colorincolorado.org/families/letsread/readingtips/pk3tips
Rating: 17
Site Summary:
"A child's success as a reader begins much earlier than the first day of school. Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home. Our tips for parents offer easy ways for parents to help kids become successful readers. Although we've divided these tips by age, many of them can be used with children at various ages and stages — we encourage you to choose the ones that work best for your child."
We chose this site because under their summary of the site there are five different links that are divided up into preschool through third grade that give specific tips for that grade level.

Reading Games and Activities

2008-11-20T15:07:00.001-08:00

http://www.education.com/activity/all-grades/all-grades/reading/?cid=57000.000002&s_kwcid=ContentNetwork1451074285&gclid=CIrEqKaE7JYCFQw9Ggodvwl6rQ
Rating: 17
Site Summary:
“Looking for activities to show your child the fun side of learning? From science experiments and math games to writing projects and more, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to browse around, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.”
We chose this site because it has a ton of information and ideas on how to make reading fun for your child. This site is made for children of all ages.

How to Pick Great Children’s Books

2008-11-20T15:05:00.001-08:00

http://www.squidoo.com/bookbuds
Rating: 15
Site Summary:
“With technology making color printing affordable to even small publishers, we're experiencing a renaissance in children's literature. Never before have so many great writers and artists teamed up to bring compelling stories to the page for children. Your child can "read" illustrations long before they build vocabulary. And we know more today about epic storytelling patterns throughout many cultures; this information flows through the veins of the best children's writers.”
We chose this site because it first gives parents guidelines on how to pick a good children’s book and then gives a list of recommended books. It is very helpful.

Book It! Reading Activities Make it a Joy For Children

2008-11-20T15:03:00.000-08:00

http://childcare.about.com/od/volunteerism/a/summerreading.htm
Rating:16
Site Summary:
From preschool forward, most teachers strongly urge parents to have their children read--or be read to--on a reading activity schedule throughout the year. The key is to always make the reading experience fun and a time to look forward to. Reading or a reading activity should never be perceived as a chore. What are things parents and child care providers alike should keep in mind to encourage reading?
We chose this site because it has fun and easy ideas to embed reading into everyday life. It highlights ways to read to your child during summer and vacations, not just during the school year.

Fun and Effective Ways to Read With Children

2008-11-20T15:01:00.001-08:00

http://www.colorincolorado.org/families/home/funways
Rating: 18
Site Summary:
“Experts believe that reading to your child every day is one of the most important things parents can do. Here are ideas for using this reading time to build your child's literacy skills while keeping it fun for both of you.”
We chose this site because it lists good ideas on how to read with your child and teach them to love reading. This site is unique because it divides the ideas up under different developmental levels to show what would be most appropriate for each age group. It is also targeted to help parents who are bilingual.

25 Activities for Reading and Writing Fun

2008-11-20T15:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/392
Rating: 18
Site Summary:
"Doing activities with your children allows you to promote their reading and writing skills while having fun at the same time. These activities for pre-readers, beginning readers, and older readers includes what you need and what to do for each one. These activities have been developed by national reading experts for you to use with children, ages birth to Grade 6. The activities are meant to be used in addition to reading with children every day."
We chose this site because it has great ideas and activities on how to make reading fun for children. It has 25 activities for all ages and reading levels.

How to make reading fun and encourage kids to get stuck into a book

2008-11-20T12:26:00.001-08:00

Rating:15

How to make children to love to read is sometimes hard. There are some ways to help the child to be more interactive while being read to. The child could help read sometimes, keep it up beat but do not overdue story time. Children can only sit and do one thing for so long.

Find Best Multicultural Books

2008-11-20T11:42:00.000-08:00

Rating: 20

We live in a diverse world. Children should learn the different ways that people live. Reading to your child about culture is a great way for them to come and understand other people.

Bank Street- Book Committee

2008-11-20T11:40:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17

Bank Street College of Education has a book committee that compile books best for children. As a parent, if you are struggling with what kind of book that is best appropriate for your child here is a website.

Born To Read

2008-11-20T11:25:00.000-08:00

Rating: 14
The Born to Read program in Sarasota County was established to help parents nurture their baby’s love of reading and learning. The program both provides opportunities for parents to learn about the importance of reading to their babies from birth and introduces families to the public library. Parents are encouraged to read daily to their children, tell them stories, sing songs and play music, play finger-games, and play with puppets. Such activities provide the stimulation essential for healthy, active brain development; can improve children’s school readiness, literacy and language skills; and can establish a foundation for habits that lead to lifelong learning.
http://suncat.co.sarasota.fl.us/Kids/borntoread.aspx

Reading the World With Your Kids

2008-11-20T11:24:00.001-08:00

Rating: 20

Your child does not just learn how to read from a book. There is much more to reading. Here is a website that expresses that a child learns to read a recipe or signs around the community. There is a world out there where the child will read all the time.

Pre-K Smarties

2008-11-20T11:24:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19

You know that children learn more in their first three years of life than at any other time. Now combine that fact with the emerging knowledge of language development in the infant and something clicks. Those synapses are forming. Do I have the necessary tools in phonics for them to form in such a way as to produce early reading? http://www.preksmarties.com/reading/index.htm

Reading to Infants

2008-11-20T11:22:00.000-08:00

Rating: 18
It’s never too early to introduce language to a child. From the day they’re born, it will only enrich language development. A baby may not understand what you’re reading, but the whole idea is about the relationship that’s established. It’s the cuddling time and hearing the parent’s voice – hearing the rhythm and rhyme of the voice, the touch and feel and smell of the book, the exploration of what a book is and the introduction of language http://www.aplaceofourown.org/question_detail.php?id=143

For the Love of Reading

2008-11-20T11:20:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
This book is filled with hundreds of things children need to know, but you might have forgotten to tell them. Help your child build a vast storehouse of general knowledge. Find out how to dramatically improve your child's vocabulary (essential for successful reading). Discover 10 things you should do while you are reading with your child. Learn 7 things to take into consideration when choosing a book for a child. A how-to resource for developing reading readiness that takes the guess work out of preparing your preschool children for school and tests. Now being used by parents across America. Used by teachers in regular education primary classrooms, in language impaired classes, Head Start classes, EMH classes, ELL / ESOL classes. Has been used successfully in Family Literacy workshops.
http://www.makereadingfirst.com/index.html

Reading Through Book Events

2008-11-20T11:18:00.000-08:00

Rating: 18
I love hearing about the creative ways that schools celebrate books with children. There’s been a lot lately on the net, because of World Book Day in the UK, and Read Across America in the US–from children dressing up as their favorite book character (and at some schools, even the teachers did–now THAT would be fun to see!), to students watching their principal and vice-principal eat green eggs and ham, to a reading tent in the playground, to designing a book cover, to students designing their own bookmarks. One library–Clare County Library–even has a Get Caught Reading Photography Competition for children.
http://cherylrainfield.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/10/encouraging-children-to-read-through-book-events/

How can I Encourage My Young Child To Read?

2008-11-20T11:17:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19
As a parent of a young child, you are probably more concerned about your child's progress in reading than in any other subject taught in school. To achieve in math, science, English, history, geography, or any other subject, your child must have reading skills that are developed to the point that most of them are automatic. He can't be struggling to recognize words in a school textbook when he is trying to read quickly to grasp the meaning of the text. In other words, children must learn to read before they can read to learn.
http://parenting.kaboose.com/education-and-learning/learning-resources/how-can-encourage-my-young-child-to-read.html

Ages and Stages of Young Readers

2008-11-20T11:16:00.001-08:00

Rating: 18
Learning to read is an intellectual milestone. Parents fret over it, teachers focus on it and children learn to see it as a mark of competence. As with other aspects of a child's development, language development and reading skills emerge step by step through time with young children. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/famsci/fs672w.htm

Tips for Hooking Kids on Reading:

2008-11-20T11:13:00.001-08:00

Rating: 17

There are so many ways to help your kids to enjoy reading a lot more. If you as a parent are having trouble with your child here is an article that gives great tips. One way to hlep your child is to take them to the library or bookstore for them to explore.

We chose this website to help learn how to encourage to get kids reading.

Create a Good Reading Environment

2008-11-20T11:13:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19
Parents know that children's learning doesn't have to stop at the end of the school day. One way to keep children learning outside of school is to get them interested in reading, and having a good reading environment is an important step in this process. These are a few simple things parents can do to create the optimal reading environment in their home: make a place for reading,have a variety of reading material available, eliminate distractions, set an example, good lighting, room temperature at a comfortable level, and establish personal libraries.
http://www.aroundhawaii.com/lifestyle/art_and_leisure/2006-06_creating_a_good_reading_environment.html

Ten Tips for Reading With Kids

2008-11-20T11:11:00.001-08:00

Rating:

Want to know how to reading to your children in a fun way? Here are some tips on how to make your reading time with your child more enjoyable. Some of the tips are to cuddle with your child, use your finger to follow the words, use the characters voice or accent.
This article gives great insights on how to make storytime more creative.

Benefits of reading to infants

2008-11-20T11:11:00.000-08:00

Rating: 12
Reading is a great way to bring you, your baby, and older children together for a few quiet moments. Plus, reading to your offspring encourages them to become lifelong readers. Reading helps little ones wind down before bedtime. Reading is a great way to have fun together. Reading helps develop your baby's language skills.
http://www.gerber.com/Articles/Benefits_of_reading_to_your_child.aspx

Reading Boosts Literacy

2008-11-20T11:08:00.000-08:00

Rating: 20
Twenty-year-old Drew Johnston scored a perfect 800 on the verbal section of the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The secret? Johnston started learning about written language before he was a year old.His mother believed it was important to read to her son before he could speak, and today’s experts agree with that motherly intuition. There is research that 6-month-old kids orient differently toward a book than toward a toy. The purpose of this exposure is to help their literacy emerge. It is important that people don’t wait. Reading to children well before they can read for themselves teaches them the concepts of print. Such concepts include words and picture layout. Words run left to right, top to bottom and have spaces between them. Pictures explain and illustrate a story.
http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/apr99/simun4.htm

Educator's Top 100 Children't Books

2008-11-20T11:02:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
Educators from all across America came together to create a list of t the top 100 books for children. Parents and teachers are encouraged and will find this list of books helpful when selecting literature for children.
http://www.nea.org/readacross/resources/catalist.html

Newbery Awards

2008-11-20T11:01:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
The Newbery Medal is awarded to the year's most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The medal is presented by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. This site has a list of the books that have recieved the Newbery Medal
http://www.powells.com/prizes/newbery.html

Activities to Promote Reading

2008-11-20T10:56:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
Reading is critical to your child's success in school and in life, but no one said it couldn't also be a whole lot of fun! If you'd like o keep your child loving all things literary, this site has a few tips. Reading doesn't have to be boring.
http://www.middlesex.k12.nj.us/PDFs/wat/makingreadingfun.pdf

Making Reading Fun for Kids: 6 tips

2008-11-20T10:54:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
Inspiring your child to read is one of the most important things that you can do as a parent. With a love of reading, your child will have a critical tool for success. Here are six tips to help get your children to tune out the television and tune into books.
http://www.parentsupersite.com/ad/parenting/parenting-general/making-reading-fun-for-kids-six-tips.html

Reading First Program

2008-11-20T10:53:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
This program focuses on putting proven methods of early reading instruction in classrooms. Through Reading First, states and districts receive support to apply scientifically based reading research—and the proven instructional and assessment tools consistent with this research—to ensure that all children learn to read well by the end of third grade. The program provides formula grants to states that submit an approved application.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/readingfirst/index.html

Reading and Behavior Influences

2008-11-20T10:44:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17
To questions were invetigated. First, are children with readin problems in first grade more likely to experience behavior problems in third grade? Second, how can we prevent reading problems. they found that children with reading problems in first grade developed behavior prolems. THey also found that the earlier chldren are read to the more successfull they are.
http://journaloflearningdisabilities.sagepub.com

Mothers Can Improve Children's Academic Success by Reading

2008-11-19T22:49:00.000-08:00

Rating: 21
Site summary:
Make reading a family habit. Everyone should have a library card and teach children that reading is fun. Create reading rituals by setting aside a special time and place every day to enjoy stories without interruptions. In addition, by cuddling closely with your child to foster a sense of security, you eliminate stress, which scientists have found produces a hormone that blocks learning.
We chose this site because reading promotes family unity and these are great ideas for just that.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/539997/

On Reading Nursery Rhymes with Children

2008-11-19T22:34:00.000-08:00

Rating: 19
Site summary:
All children take great delight in the rhythms and melodies of tunes. The emphasis on the melody and rhythm also helps the child learn the rhyme, increasing their vocabulary, and verbal skills.
We chose this site because there is scientific research that confirms that the earlier you start your child reading, the greater chances he will have at being a successful reader.
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfa/dreamhouse/nursery/reading.html

Reading and writing for children with Down Syndrome:

2008-11-19T21:15:00.000-08:00

Rating: 16

You can learn how to help those with disabilities at different age levels with reading. Reading can affect other subjects in your child’s academics. So learn even more how to give assistance to help them succeed.

This website was chosen to understand children with down syndrome and how to help them read.

Helping Children Overcome Reading Difficulties:

2008-11-19T20:59:00.000-08:00

Rating: 17

Do you have a child with a reading disability? Here are some tips on how to help them. There are helpful resources and there is importance of having a positive attitude.

This website was chosen to give parents hope that have children with disablities.

Reading to children helps builds family bonds and implant values:

2008-11-19T20:54:00.000-08:00

Rating: 14

The author, Nicola Bradbury provides the idea of how reading to children can give them a sense of security and one-on-one with their parents. She emphasizes how we need to have this time to listen to them and have a stronger relationship with them.
http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=2362

Bond with Children Through Books- Importance of Reading:

2008-11-19T20:53:00.000-08:00

Rating: 14

There is much importance about reading to your children. Bonding does happen between parent and child. It is important to be starting early in childhood to read to your child. While reading to your child, give them your undivided attention and make time for reading.

This article was chosen to give a parent that bonding with their children is very important.

Books and Reading- How Parents Help Reading Achievement:

2008-11-19T20:52:00.000-08:00

Rating: 21

Do you want to know how to have tips for reading to a certain age group? This website shares great ways to do that. It shows how reading can be fun.

This webiste was chosen to give good tips on reading to different age groups.

Beyond Good Intentions: Selecting Multicultural Literature:

2008-11-19T20:49:00.002-08:00

Rating: 17

This article gives ways of selecting multicultural literature. Some ways are the general accuracy, stereotyping or the setting of the book.

We chose this website because it shows how a good book is good for a children's literature.

Multicultural Children's Literature in the Elementary Classroom:

2008-11-19T20:49:00.001-08:00

Rating: 17

There are reasons why there is multicultural in children’s literature. Some reasons are given in this website. It gives the importance of multicultural in children’s literature and guidelines of selecting multicultural books.

This site gives reasons for multicultural in children’s literature.

Reading Is More Than Memorizing the Alphabet:

2008-11-19T20:47:00.001-08:00

Rating: 20

“Speaking and reading to your child will provide him with a safe, familiar environment in which to explore his world through the very powerful medium of communication.”… There is more than just learn the ABC’s to communicate with others and to be able to read.
This site gives a parent how to help a child with memorizing and reading.
http://math-and-reading-help-for-kids.org/articles/Reading_is_More_than_Memorizing_the_Alphabet.html

Building Moral Intelligence: The Seven Essential Virtues that Teach Kids to Do the Right Thing:

2008-11-19T20:46:00.002-08:00

Ratings: 21

Here is a great book to educate you as a parent for teaching right from wrong through reading to your child.
http://www.amazon.ca/Building-Moral-Intelligence-Essential-Virtues/dp/0787962260

How to Find Kids Books That Teach Morals:

2008-11-19T20:46:00.001-08:00

Ratings: 21

“Whether or not your family attends church, or you as a parent model or directly teach your children the value of character, kids' books can help to supplement their learning. Sometimes a message embedded in a story is much clearer and more effective than an adult scolding or lecturing can be. Although many books exist that teach morals, some are more popular than others. Here are a few to snuggle up with and read at bedtime, complete with cheerful lesson attached.”
This site gives a guide and advice for parents to teach morals through books.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2277739_find-kids-books-that-teach.html

2008-11-19T20:45:00.000-08:00

Benefits of Reading Aloud:

2008-11-19T20:39:00.000-08:00

Rating: 21

“Reading to young children is one of the very best things that parents can do for them. Infants will delight in being cuddled and hearing the calming voices of their parents even though they don't understand the words. Soon they'll associate reading with attention, love, and pretty pictures.”
This site will give parents ideas of how to read to their children at different ages levels.
https://mail.byui.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=https://mail.byui.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://school.familyeducation.com/early-learning/reading/40729.html

Facts About Reading Aloud

2008-11-19T17:08:00.000-08:00

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/313
Rating: 16
Site Summary:
"Reading to young children promotes language acquisition and correlates with literacy development and, later on, with achievement in reading comprehension and overall success in school. The percentage of young children read aloud to daily by a family member is one indicator of how well young children are prepared for school."
We chose this site because it has solid research based facts about reading aloud to your children.

Benefits of Reading to Your Children

2008-11-19T16:37:00.000-08:00

http://www.nymministries.org/tnf131c.html
Rating: 8
Site Summary:
This site gives a short summary of why it's good to read to your child and gives a story about the progress a child made because his mother was willing to instill the love for reading in her son's heart.
We chose this summary because it talks about how parents who are non-readers can still influence their children's reading.

Reading Books to Babies

2008-11-19T16:26:00.000-08:00

http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=KidsHealth&lic=1&article_set=44730&cat_id=20617&
Rating: 16
Site Summary:
"Jacob loves books. His mom knows this because when she sits down to read to him every night, he waves his arms excitedly. His favorite page of "Goodnight Moon" shows a cow jumping over the moon. He squeals and reaches for the book every time he sees it. When she is done reading, his mom usually lets him hold the sturdy board book, which he promptly sticks into his mouth.
Jacob is only 6 months old, but he is already well on his way to becoming a reader."
We chose this site because it gives good evidence on why it is good to read to your baby and tips on how to read and what kind of books to chose.

Self Help Articles- The Intellectual Development Benefits of Reading to Your Child

2008-11-19T15:57:00.000-08:00

http://www.newkerala.com/self-help/Articles/Benefits-of-Reading-to-Your-Child.html
Rating: 9
Site Summary:
"Reading to your child can be one of the most rewarding activities both personally and intellectually that you share together. There are many benefits to reading together. Benefits include emotional closeness, vocabulary development, language cognition, voice recognition, image recognition and increased imagination. The greatest of these benefits is the connection that comes from a shared interest and seeing the connection change and grow through the years."
We chose this site because it gives good information about the benefits of reading with your child and tips on how to read to younger children.

How to Read With Your Child

2008-11-19T15:42:00.000-08:00

http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/CA/44
Rating: 15
Site Summary:
"Experts in child literacy are unanimous in their belief that parents should read with their children. The power of the parent-child bond has a positive effect on a child's attitude toward reading and his ability to read. Try the suggestions below to help make reading with your child both a pleasure and a learning experience. "
We chose this site because it has helpful suggestions to help parents know how to read to their child and ideas on how to make reading fun and how to impliment it into their lifestyle.

Reading and Your Child

2008-11-19T15:24:00.000-08:00

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/reading.htm
Rating: 18
Site Summary:
"A child's reading skills are important to their success in school and work. In addition, reading can be a fun and imaginative activity for children, which opens doors to all kinds of new worlds for them. Reading and writing are important ways we use language to communicate."
We chose this site because it has everything from teaching parents basic concepts of reading to what to do if your child is having difficulties with reading. It is a very resourceful site with a lot of helpful information about reading.

Developmental Considerations in Selecting Books for Children

2008-11-19T12:18:00.000-08:00

http://www.nwrel.org/learns/pastfeature/feature299.html
Rating: 13
Site Summary: "At Bank Street College of Education, the Children's Book Committee annually reviews approximately three thousand books to select the six hundred or so that we believe are the best books published for children that year. In selecting books, we give high priority to a book' s appropriateness to a child's stage of emotional, social, and cognitive development. One word of caution: individual children's development is highly variable. Our guidelines are just guidelines. Know the children you're working with, their fears, wonders, and interests, and adjust your selections accordingly."
We chose this site because it gives parents specific and developmentally appropriate book suggestions (including ones to help children address different childhood issues) for their preschool and elementary age children.

Great Books

2008-11-19T12:06:00.000-08:00

http://www.readtogether.co.uk/GreatBooks/
Rating: 13
Site Summary: "When you're surrounded by books in your local library or bookshop it's hard to know where to start. These lists are simply starting points - you'll soon have your own favourites. We've arranged the recommended book lists by age but every child is different - visit your local library and experiment to find out which kinds of books best suit you and your child."
We chose this site in hopes that it would give parents a place to start in choosing the right books for their children.

Reading Together

2008-11-19T11:55:00.000-08:00

http://www.abc-read.com/read2.html
Rating: 10
Site Summary: "Imagine sitting your baby in your lap and reading a book to him for the first time. How different from just talking! Now you're showing him pictures. You point to them. In a lively way, you explain what the pictures are. You've just helped you child take the next step beyond talking. You've shown him that words and pictures connect. And you've started him on his way to understanding and enjoying books."
We chose this site because it gives parents important advice on how to read to their young children, as well as how find the right books for them.

Young Children and the Benefits of Reading

2008-11-18T20:21:00.000-08:00

http://www.thekidswindow.co.uk/childbooks/benefits-of-reading.htm
Rating: 12
Summary: This website gives guidelines to parents on how to find appropriate and enjoyable books for their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. It also includes links to recommended children's books and audio books. We chose this site because we felt it would be a helpful guide for parents in choosing books for their young children.

Choosing Books for Babies and Young Children

2008-11-18T20:20:00.000-08:00

http://www.parentsasteachers.org/site/pp.asp?c=ekIRLcMZJxE&b=307123
Rating: 13
Summary: This site outlines the basic issues of: where to get books, where to keep books, what to look for in a book, when to get and give books, and what makes a book appropriate for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We chose this site because it gives parents the basic information they need for obtaining and storing good books for their children.

Tips for Parents: Choosing Books for Infants and Toddlers

2008-11-18T20:19:00.000-08:00

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/For%20Parents/Everyday%20Parenting/Parents%20as%20Teachers/4TipsforParents.htm
Rating: 13
Site Summary: "We all know that reading is the fundamental skill for future learning, and that early reading benefits young children. The following are some tips about choosing good books for infants and toddlers, that parents, caregivers and guardians will find helpful."
We chose this site because it describes in detail the appropriate content, language, and design of books for children 0-30 months old, and gives tips on how to read aloud to children at this age as well.

10 Tips for Choosing Books for Children of All Ages

2008-11-18T20:18:00.000-08:00

http://www.rif.org/parents/tips/tip.mspx?View=30
Rating: 15
Summary: This website provides 10 helpful ideas/resources for parents in choosing the right books for their children.
We chose this site because we feel that all parents (at some point) need a place to start in building a library of books for their children, and this site gives parents guidance on who to ask, where to go, and what kinds of books will ultimately best fit their child.

The Benefits of Reading to Your Child

2008-11-18T20:17:00.000-08:00

http://www.raisesmartkid.com/articles/the-benefits-of-reading-to-your-child.html
Rating: 11
Summary: This site lists several emotional, cognitive, and social benefits of reading to your children. It also provides some ways in which parents can help teach their children to love to read.
We chose this site because we feel that educating parents on how to effectively read to their children, will improve both a child's love for the written word and ability to read.

Helping Your Child Become a Reader

2008-11-18T20:16:00.000-08:00

http://www.justreadfamilies.org/greatideas/NCLB.asp
Rating: 14
Site Summary: This site includes "ideas for language-building activities that you can do with your child to help her build the skills she needs to become a reader." The suggested activities are appropriate for the following age groups: babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners/first graders.
We chose this site because it includes ideas--involving reading, as well as other simple or everyday activities--for helping children learn to love words and books, and preparing them to read themselves.

Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read

2008-11-18T20:15:00.000-08:00

http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/reading_first2.html
Rating: 14
Site Summary: "You can help your children become readers. Learning to read takes practice, more practice than children get during the school day. This brochure describes what a quality reading program should look like at school and how you can support that program through activities with your children."
We chose this site because it helps parents supplement formal reading instruction in their own home.