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NEW! Dad's Playbook This PDF presents information on how children learn to read and what parents can do to help "coach" their child during the process. |
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NEW! Big
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A Compact For
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Tips
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What
Is Reading? Download PDF 70KB (You will need to make copies). This handout shares with parents some specific information about what reading entails – which is much more than “Hooked on Phonics.” This handout provides an overview of what kinds of skills are required to be a proficient reader – such as the ability to comprehend what one reads, building a vocabulary, and developing fluency in reading. Have parents talk about how they remember learning to read and the different ways they were taught as children. Then have them generate ideas on ways to encourage children’s reading, such as visiting the local library, using the “mute” button on the TV’s remote control and having children read the captions, etc. |
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Family
Supported Literacy Resources Download PDF 1.16 MB |
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Family
Supported Literacy Strategies Download PDF 2.11MB |
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Helping Your Child
Become A Reader To order via email: edpubs@inet.ed.gov Download PDF 1029 KB Obtenga la versión en español These resources from the U.S. Dept of Education, available in English and Spanish, are useful when working with parents of ELL students, or could be used as primers for teaching and reinforcing adult literacy skills. |
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NEW! How to Help Your Child Become a Better Reader Download PDF 309 KB (All Color Version) Obtenga la versión en español PDF 340KB Order Now This 14-page booklet is a guide for parents on how they can listen to their children read, with suggestions on how to help their children with difficult words, while not stepping in and doing the reading for them. |
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Information
on the Kansas Reading Standards and Assessments as of July 2003 |
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NEA/PTA
Parent Guides Practical Information that Parents Can Put to Use Developed through a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), these guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to encourage their children's success in school. Download PDF versions below, or if you prefer, order up to ten hard copies of each 4-color brochure at no charge. Order online or call toll free 800-717-9790. A Parent's Guide to Raising Ready Readers—and Keeping Them That Way |
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Put Reading First Download PDF 815 KB This eight-page document, written for parents of children from pre-school through grade three, provides an explanation of the five components of reading: 1) phonemic awareness, 2) phonics, 3) vocabulary, 4) fluency, and 5) comprehension and shares information on what parents can do to understand and support their children's reading, both in school and at home. |
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Reading Activities
Packet Download PDF 189 KB (All 5) (See individual sections to the left) This packet of reading activities was developed by the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center. Parents can do these activities with their children to reinforce literacy skills in five areas of reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency, Comprehension The downloadable file is in black and white for your convenience--feel free to make copies! (We used the fun colors pictured, but feel free to pick your own!) You may download all 5 activities or you may download each individual section. Additions to the Reading Activities Packet Download PDF 308 KB (All 5) (See individual sections to the left) This packet of additional Reading Activities was developed from contributions from educators throughout the state who attended Parent Involvement and DIBELS trainings hosted by KPIRC. |
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Reading Tips For
Parents PDF 1.92 MB This 16-page booklet, in English and Spanish, gives many suggestions that you can share with parents on how they can help their children be ready to read and ready to learn. It also shares information about quality reading programs and lists strategies for creating strong readers. |
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NEW! Shining Stars Toddlers Learn to Read This booklet will provide helpful insight into teaching your toddlers to read. |
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NEW! Shining Stars Preschoolers Learn to Read This booklet will provide helpful insight into teaching your preschoolers to read. |
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NEW! Shining Stars Kindergartners Learn to Read This booklet will provide helpful insight into teaching your kindergartners to read. |
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NEW! Shining Stars First Graders Learn to Read This booklet will provide helpful insight into teaching your first grader to read. |
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NEW! Shining Stars Second and Third Graders Learn to Read This booklet will provide helpful insight into teaching your second and third graders to read. |
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Summer Fun With
Reading Download (All Color Version) Download Red Version Obtenga la versión en español PDF 65.4 KB Order Now This 12-page booklet features many fun and educational activities for parents to do with their children. Adapted from the Florida Department of Education, Office of Family Involvement by the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center, it is loaded with ideas and activities designed to help children retain literacy skills during the summer. Note: the Black, White and Red version is available to order at $0.75 per booklet. First copy free! Click here to order. |
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