Parent Tips

Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development

By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2008)

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association offers these age-appropriate ways that parents can engage their young children in ways that will help children develop speech and language abilities.

Summer Learning, Side-by-Side

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Having Your Child Tested for Learning Disabilities Outside of School

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Children who struggle with reading often need extra help. This help usually comes from the school, but some parents choose to look outside of the school for professionals who can assess, diagnose, tutor, or provide other education services. The following article provides information on how to find the right person for your child.

The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development (Pre-K)

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development (K-3)

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Reading Tips for Parents of Babies

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

It's never too early to read to your baby. As soon as your baby is born, he or she starts learning. Just by talking to, playing with, and caring for your baby every day, you help your baby develop language skills necessary to become a reader. By reading with your baby, you foster a love of books and reading right from the start. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Reading Tips for Parents of Toddlers

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Being a toddler is all about action. Encourage continued language development and interest in books and reading by keeping things lively and engaging. Everyday experiences are full of opportunities to engage in conversation and develop language skills. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Finding a Great Summer Program: A Checklist for Parents

By: Johns Hopkins University, Center for Summer Learning (2008)

Learning Two Languages

By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2008)

Learning to speak two languages is like learning any other skill. To do it well, children need lots of practice, which parents can help provide. This American Speech-Language-Hearing Association brief gives information and tips for parents.

Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Preparing Your Child for Testing

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Writing (Pre-K)

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Writing (K-3)

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Reading Tips for Parents of First Graders

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Give your child lots of opportunities to read aloud. Inspire your young reader to practice every day! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Play with letters, words, and sounds! Having fun with language helps your child learn to crack the code of reading. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Reading Tips for Parents of Preschoolers

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Read early and read often. The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading. It's never too early to begin reading to your child! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Making Reading Relevant: Read, Learn, and Do! (K-3)

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Making Reading Relevant: Read, Learn, and Do! (Pre-K)

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Helping Young Children Develop Strong Writing Skills

By: Colorín Colorado (2008)

Writing is an important part of our daily lives, but it is a difficult skill to learn and master. By getting a head start with some simple activities, though, you can help your child begin to develop her writing skills at an early age. By doing so you will be contributing to her future success as a student and as an adult while teaching her how to express herself.
In this article, we provide some of the reasons that writing is so important in our lives, as well as a list of suggestions that will help your child become a stronger writer.

Start the New Year Off Right: Resolve to Raise a Reader!

By: Reading Rockets (2008)