The links below provide helpful information for parents. In particular, the Reading Rockets website is excellent.
Reading Connections for K-2
Bucks County Free Library offers summer reading programs, booklists, Tumble Books online, and various other activities and suggestions for parents and students.
Reading Rockets offers a wealth of reading resources to assist parents, and includes strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better.
Reading Rockets Topics A-Z is a page within the Reading Rockets with links to articles and ideas related to various aspects of reading. The link to the topic of 'Motivation' provides helpful information.
http://www.readingrockets.org/atoz/
Links in this section are best for parents with children in from preschool age through second grade.
PBS Kids provides hundreds of fun educational games with PBS KIDS favorites such as Curious George, Elmo, Super Why, The Cat in the Hat and many more!
Storyline Online features videos with famous people reading children’s book aloud. Each book includes accompanying activities.
Speakaboos is a reading website that includes online stories, educational activities, games, worksheets, arts and crafts and more!
Read Kiddo Read offers recommendations for children’s book titles organized by age. Books are summarized and there are connections to similar books or other books by the same author.
A Book and a Hug is where parents can select book titles by interest or reading level. Books are summarized and reviewed. Young readers can also write their own reviews of their favorite books.
Scholastic offers a wealth of information for parents, including reading tips, book suggestions, and free printable worksheets and activities.
