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Maria Salvadore

Reading Rockets' children's literature expert, Maria Salvadore, brings you into her world as she explores the best ways to use kids' books both inside — and outside — of the classroom.

Getting Ready to Drop Everything and Read -- Out Loud

March 6, 2007

It's been called many things: SSR (Sustained Silent Reading), DIRT (Daily Independent Reading Time), and DEAR (Drop Everything And Read). But no matter what it's called, research indicates that children who read for pleasure everyday are likely to read more proficiently. More >

Let's Read Across America Everyday!

February 28, 2007

Why is March 2 a noteworthy day? Because the guy who took up the challenge to truly engage young readers was born on March 2, 1904. The resulting book, first published in 1957, changed the way books were presented to new readers while starting a whole new type of children's book: the easy reader. More >

Winners, words, and values

February 21, 2007

I remember when my son — now quite the young man who looks me straight in the eye and will soon tower over me — was really little. We tried our best to protect him from much of the world's unseemliness, and though it's almost impossible now, we still try. More >

Jazzy Picture Books

February 13, 2007

Poetry is music in words, and what better way to seam them together than in picture books? Even better, books are a great way to warm cold February days with the sounds of jazz. More >

Celebrate Black History Month with Books

February 7, 2007

February is a month filled with chances to celebrate: Groundhog Day's promise of the start of a new season; it is the birth month of at least two U.S. Presidents; there's even a special day to show affection. More >

And the winner is...

January 31, 2007

The best known awards given to children's books were announced in January in Seattle. More >

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Literacy Apps: Find the best apps for building literacy skills.

Literacy Apps

Find the best apps for building literacy skills.

Target the Problem: Pinpoint the problem a struggling reader is having and discover ways to help.

Target the Problem

Pinpoint the problem a struggling reader is having and discover ways to help.

Ready for Kindergarten! What parents, teachers and child care providers need to know.

Ready for Kindergarten

What parents, teachers and child care providers need to know.

Our Podcasts: Watch or listen to our classroom video, author interviews and more.

Our Podcasts

Watch or listen to our classroom video, author interviews and more.

FAQs About Reading: Real questions from parents and educators, answered by experts.

FAQs About Reading

Real questions from parents and educators, answered by experts.

"I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library." — Jorge Luis Borges

Classroom Strategies

Research-based teaching strategies

Classroom Strategies

From print awareness to comprehension

First Year Teacher

K-3 professional development course

First Year Teacher

Looking at Writing

Writing samples from real kids pre-K–3

Looking at Writing

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Why Some Kids Struggle

The reasons why some kids struggle with reading

Why Some Kids Struggle

Target the Problem!

Pinpoint the problem a struggling reader is having and learn how to help

Target the Problem!

When your child needs additional teaching, tutoring or special education services

FAQs

Questions about assessment, comprehension, dyslexia and more

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Author Interviews

Meet your favorite authors and illustrators in our video interviews

Author Interviews

Create a rich, engaging classroom experience with our toolkit

Themed Booklists

Dozens of carefully selected booklists, for kids 0-8 years old

Themed Booklists

Nonfiction for Kids

Tips on finding great books, reading nonfiction and more

Nonfiction for Kids

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