Research shows us that children who read well tend to do well in school. However, many children aren't motivated to read outside of school, let alone in school. They may be involved in after-school sports or dance programs, distracted by television and video games, or socializing with their friends. Parents can help children achieve their highest reading potential and encourage reading enjoyment by being reading role models. Have a variety of reading materials readily available, encourage your child to frequently visit the local library, have book discussions, and...let your child see you reading are a few ways to show your support of reading at home. The sites below provide practical, motivating, and fun activities to help parents apply literacy strategies at home.

You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be...
I had a mother who read to me.
--Strickland Gillilan

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1. http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
   The NCLB (No Child Left Behind) site provides useful information to assist parents in helping their children learn. Parents can download booklets with practical lessons and activities about reading, homework and developing the skills necessary to achieve.
   
   
2. http://www.essortment.com/in/Children.Education/
   The Family and Parenting website had many creative ideas and fun activities. The Reading section has suggested book lists, practical suggestions for reading aloud to children, and ideas improving reading skills.
   
   
3. http://apps.sdhc.k12.fl.us/sdhc2/elementary/languagearts/
   read_help.htm
   Many parent tips for helping your child become a better reader.
   
   
4. http://www.kidsclick.org/
   If your child needs to find information for a school report this is a great place to start your Internet search. This site, created by librarians, contains a listing of links to web sites for literature, science, social studies, math, health, sports, the arts, and other references.
   
   
5. http://www.rif.org/parents/default.mspx
   The Reading is Fundamental site has resources to help parents become more involved in their child's education. Information is grouped by age levels.
   
   
6. http://www.justreadflorida.com/parents.asp
   Just Read, Families has articles and other publications, fun web sites for kids, and recommended reading list by grade.
   
   
7. http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/parent/tips.shtml
   This site includes tips for reading with children, questions to ask and other helpful hints to help motivate children to love reading.
   
   
8. http://familyeducation.com/home/0,1669,,00.html
   The Family Education Network web site has parenting tips, homework helpers, and activities listed by grade levels.
   
   
9. http://www.parent-institute.com/parent/resources/
   This site has a section of free resources advocating parental involvement in education.
   
   
10. http://www.sitesforparents.com/
    A quality resource for the best sites on the Internet.
    
    
11. http://www.ed.gov/Family/RWN/Activ97/young.html
    The Read*Write*Now! site has fun activities for parents and kids to do together, which encourage an enjoyment of reading and writing.
    
    
12. http://www.sptimes.com/2004/10/31/Neighborhoodtimes/
    Parents_can_do_severa.shtml
    What Parents Can Do to Foster Reading: In this informative newspaper article, from the St. Petersburg Times, reading specialist, Angela Martin, tells parents, "Your job as a parent is not to teach your child to read, …Your job is to make sure your child is practicing reading every day.” This article offers practical suggestions for parents.
    
    
13. http://www.dramacircle.org/missfoley.htm
    You Wanted to Help: The Nine Commandments of Literacy By Carolyn Foley…A letter home, on the subject of communication skills, full of practical suggestions, with links to over 80 websites.