Elementary Literacy Support

Parent Resources

How do I help my child learn to read and write?  Where can I find kid-friendly Web sites to help my child be a better reader and writer?  What are some good books to read with my child? Find the answers to these questions and more on The Literacy Circle Parent Resource Page.

Help Your Child Read and Write

Target the Problem!

Special Challenges by Tracey Wood M.Ed

The U.S. Department of Education Resources

Parent Questions about Reading

Tips from Nellie Edge

Reading Aloud to Your Child

Help your Child Learn to Write Well

PBS Parents

Children’s Book Lists

Caldecott Medal Home Page

Newbery Medal Page

100 Best Books

Books Recommended for Kids by Teachers

Books for Boys

Children’s Web sites

Reading and Writing Games for Primary Students

Interactive Storytelling

Kidport.com

Reading Ring, Knowledge Box, Brain Busters at Professor Garfield.org

Games and Activities for All Grade Levels

Game Goo by Earobics

Leading to Reading (for kids 0-5 and their parents)

Storyline Online

Recommended Books

The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease Read more about this book »

7 Keys to Comprehension: How to Help Your Kids Read It and Get It by Susan Zimmerman et al. Read more about this book »