"Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually require for learning to read."

— Marilyn Jager Adams

Your child may be reading simple text, but he can understand more complex stories. The stories you share will challenge him with ideas and vocabulary that will build comprehension skills and background knowledge. It's OK to read a favorite book over and over again.

Select books from a variety of genres and topics including: non-fiction, realistic fiction, science fiction, poetry, fantasy, and biography. There are many resources which recommend books by age level.

Guys Read

Guys Read is a fun and informative site for those boys who don’t like to read and those who just want a great source for books.

Tikatok

Let’s children write, illustrate and publish their own stories. The cost is around $15. Children under 13 must be signed up by a parent. (Barnes and Noble)

Mini Clip


300 free(but fun) games. There's a Brain Training section with word and trivia games amid the Shoot 'Em Up and Motorsports categories.

Boy's Life

The official publication of the Boy Scouts of America, this site offers games, how-to activity guides and reviews of cool outdoor gear.

National Geographic Kids

Beautiful photos of nature with great games and articles. This is a companion website to the magazine National Geographic Kids