Learning to Read
Pre-K
Growing Reader
31 of the Best Level 1 Books for Early Readers
These level 1 books feature short sentences, large type, and supportive picture clues. They're filled with great stories and information to keep beginning readers excited about reading.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Phonological Awareness: Why This Skill Set Is So Important for Young Readers
Teaching kids the sounds of spoken language is an important first step toward reading and writing. With these tips it’s easy to playfully develop these skills throughout your daily life.
Pre-K
10 Books to Help Kids With Sight Words
These books are all fun and engaging resources for helping kids identify sight words, frequently used words taught through repeat exposure.
Growing Reader
4 Reading Roadblocks and Strategies for Helping Kids Overcome Them
Here are some ways newly independent readers get stuck and some tried-and-true ways to help them get back on course.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brain Games: How Play Makes for More Effective Learning
As an award-winning kids’ literacy company, Mrs. Wordsmith reveals how gamification helps learners truly engage with content and forget that they are “working.”
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Screech! Moo! Boom! Chirp! Books That Convey Sound
Whether it’s the “wee-ooh! wee-ooh!” of a fire engine or the “cheep! cheep!” of a little chick, sound words can bring books to life for children and help build early literacy skills. Here are nine noisy favorites for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Pre-K
8 of the Best Early Chapter Books for Preschoolers
Early chapter books are a great way to help your preschooler transition from shorter books to slightly longer ones with more complicated plots.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Beginning Reader Books To Keep on Your Library’s Shelves
With short sentence repetition and picture clues, these books are accessible for new readers and also have big shelf appeal for a range of ages.
Tips & Advice
Helpful Ways to Support Your ADHD Child’s Reading Journey
Dr. Sharon Saline shares some important steps parents can take to help their ADHD child overcome challenges related to reading.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Llama Llama Loves to Read
Follow along with Llama Llama Loves to Read and watch as everyone’s favorite little llama and his classmates learn their ABCs, identify sight words, and read stories!
Growing Reader
Tween
What To Do When Your Child Says, ‘But Everyone Can Read But Me’
It's not uncommon among young readers who struggle to have low self-esteem when it comes to books. Here are a few things you can say and do to help them.
Pre-K
Bookshelf Must-Have: Llama Llama Loves to Read
With fun-to-read rhymes and colorful illustrations, this book from beloved author Anna Dewdney will delight little ones learning to read and all fans of the Llama Llama series.
