5 Ways to Raise a Reader: Quick Click
5 ways to raise a reader. Make reading a fun part of your child's everyday life. Involve the family in a book group and be a postive role model.

Caption Collage
Challenge your child to find the best words to describe a picture. Kids' crafts activity using magazine cut-outs. Children matching pictures to text to create interesting or funny captions.

Does Your Child Need a Tutor?
Use this grade-by-grade guide to determine whether your child needs extra help. Explains what signs of trouble to look for in children of diffrent ages.

Make your Own Picture Frame Based On Your Favorite Book
Kids create their own picture frames based on their favorite books. Choose a design, then customize the colors and inscription on the Dear America website.

Max's Monster Mash in a Private Pineapple Boat
Try these recipes based on Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are.

Choosing Reference Books for Your Child
When selecting the best reference books for your child's home library, ask yourself these questions.

Rhymes and Repetition Teach Basic Math Patterns
Rhyming and word repetition help babies learn basic math patterns. Using these rhyming songs and hand motions to teach your baby math, while developing language too.

Online Games and Activities with Clifford the Big Red Dog
Visit the famous red dog Clifford online for stories, games, music, and more fun learning activities. These free online activities teach kids pre-reading skills, sequencing, and attention to detail.

Kids and Family Reading Report: Keeping Kids Hooked on Books
Kids and Family Reading Report reveals why kids read and why they don't. Findings and statistics may help parents keep kids interested in reading.

Wild Thing Island Smoothies
Try these recipes based on Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are.

Make Your Own Greeting Card Based on Make How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? reading extension. This crafts activity involves making get-well soon cards. Incudes book discussion questions.

Three Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Don't let your struggling reader face learning loss in the summer. Strategies to help your child improve reading skills during the summer. Includes everyday learning opportunities.

Starting a Home Library of Reference Books for Your Child
Why you should create a home library of reference books for your child. How to get started, and what to keep in mind when choosing books.

Pre-Reading Extension Activity for Duck on a Bike by David Shannon
Preschoolers read along with the silly story, Duck on A bike, by David Shannon. Includes reading tips and fun extension activities. Lists the learning benefits of the activities.