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Reading SOS

Tips from experts on how to help your children with reading and writing at home.

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Target the Problem

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

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FAQs About Reading

Real questions from parents and educators, answered by experts.

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Literacy Apps

Find the best apps for building literacy skills.

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Book Finder

Create your own lists of fiction and nonfiction children’s books. We have more than 5,000 books in our library!

"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." — Victor Hugo, Les Miserables

Classroom Strategies
Research-based teaching strategies

Reading Basics
From print awareness to comprehension

Reading 101 Course
K-3 professional development course

Looking at Writing
Writing samples from real kids pre-K–3

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Why Some Kids Struggle
The reasons why some kids struggle with reading

Target the Problem!
Pinpoint the problem a struggling reader is having and how to help

Reading Interventions
Watch one-on-one reading support in action with K-3 students

FAQs
Questions about reading, writing, dyslexia and more

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Author Interviews
Meet your favorite authors and illustrators in our video interviews

Book Finder
Create your own booklists from our library of 5,000 books!

Themed Booklists
Dozens of carefully selected booklists, for kids 0-12 years old

Nonfiction for Kids
Tips on finding great books, reading nonfiction and more

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