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Parent's Place - Raise a Reader
 

Looking for some good books and great tips for how to raise a reader?

Phonological Awareness Fun
Literacy round the clock : meaningful literacy activities for every part of the early childhood day
40 Sensational Sight Word Games

You may also want to read the article, Your 21st century child: Raise a book lover by Dr. Steven Parker.

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Great Sites for Emerging Readers Raise a Reader Tips
 
 
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Story Place  
   

-Begin when your child is born and spend time reading every day.
-Sing to your baby.
-Repeat nursery rhymes.
-Let your baby play with the book.

For additional tips go to the American Library Association's Born to Read page.

         
Every Child Ready to Read      
     
  Every Child Ready to Read is a a Joint Project of the Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children.

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