For Parents

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Weather Wonders!
Explore our free, new summer learning toolkit all about weather and climate
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 Reading SOS for Families!
Experts answer your questions about how to help your kids become strong readers
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A Musical Adventure for Kids!
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Literacy in the Sciences
Simple activities that build literacy and science inquiry skills
Start with a Book: Read. Explore. Learn!
Themed books and activities to inspire active learning all year long
Bird Buddies! A Summer STEAM Adventure
Get our NEW free toolkit for 5 days of reading, hands-on activities, and more
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Match Young Readers with Books They Will Love!
Create custom booklists from our library of 5,000+ books
Reading Tips for Parents in 13 Languages
Reading Tips for Parents in 13 Languages
How to help your kids (babies to grade 3) build their literacy skills!
Supporting Children with Autism at Home
A guide for families and educators during COVID-19
Journals and Field Notes for Young Scientists
Journals and Field Notes for Young Scientists
Science explorations give kids a chance to record all kinds of observations
Target the Problem!
 Target the Problem!
Understanding a child's reading problems — and practical ways to help
Activities to encourage speech & language development from birth to age 6
Everyday Conversations
Activities to encourage speech & language development

Fighting for Your Child

Jennifer Simpson is a mother on a mission. She knows exactly where her daughter Emiliann should be as a reader — and that she's falling behind.

Reading expert Sandra Wilborn answers a question from a parent

Reading SOS: Expert Answers to Family Questions About Reading

NEW! In this special Reading Rockets video series, experts answer real questions from families about reading and how to support their children at home.

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Writing expert William Van Cleave answers a question from a parent

Writing SOS: Expert Answers to Family Questions About Writing

NEW! In this special Reading Rockets video series, experts answer real questions from families about wrting and how to support their children at home.

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Reading 101: A Guide for Parents

NEW! In this guide, you'll find out what it takes to learn to read (and write) and how you can help your children grow as readers, writers, and learners!

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Launching Young Readers Series

Launching Young Readers Series

Our PBS series explores reading and writing development in young children. The programs feature top reading experts, best practices in the classroom, support for struggling learners and how parents can help their kids succeed.

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