For Other Professionals
Digital Learning
Top 10 Comprehension Apps
A dozen apps that provide practice with sequencing, inference, word awareness, and mind mapping.
See slideshow >
Our PBS Shows
Reading for Meaning 
This show highlights effective ways to help kids understand — and care about — what they read. See what Reciprocal Teaching and Concept Oriented Reading Instruction strategies look like in action! Watch online >
Literacy Calendar
Valentine's Day Writing Ideas
Take a fresh look at poetry, figurative language, and word play. Valentine's Day is a perfect opportunity for kids to stretch their creative writing skills. See resources >
Reading Rockets Blogs
Sound It Out
Joanne Meier
My teacher gives more homework >
Inspiration a few months early >
Page by Page
Maria Salvadore
We're all hyphenated Americans >
And the winner is ... children! >
For Parents
Frequently Asked
Questions
What technology tools can help my son with spelling? See answer >
Where can we find information about apps for the iPad in special education? See answer >
I think my child may have a learning disability but I'm not sure how to describe to the school exactly what I want assessed. What should I do? See answer >
Today's Headlines
February 8, 2012Get our newsletters!
Follow Reading Rockets
Daily Lit Quiz
Every day you get an answer right, you'll be entered into our monthly drawing for a $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com!
