Make a Cat in the Hat-Inspired Hat
What better way to embrace the world of Dr. Seuss than to dress up like one of his classic characters? This accessory making activity channels perhaps the most famous of all - ...
Make a Green Eggs and Ham-Inspired Placemat
Before your kindergartner devours her own version of green eggs and ham, she's going to need a one-of-a-kind placemat to match! Here's how to get started.
Make a Horton-Inspired Elephant Nose and Ears
Jump into the world of Dr. Seuss: craft an elephant costume inspired by Horton from "Horton Hears a Who!"!
My Very Own Dr. Seuss Activity Book
Inspired by the wonderful work of Dr. Seuss, this 20-page activity booklet is full of reading, math, and most importantly, fun!
Practice Story-Telling with Fairy Tale Dice
Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your child to weave fantastic fairy tales! Not only will this help your child learn about story sequencing, but he'll also get practice ...
Create an Illustrated Bookmark
Has your kid embarked on the adventure of reading whole books? Help him build strong reading habits by showing him how to illustrate a bookmark with his favorite story scene.
Make Clay Idioms a "Piece of Cake"!
Idioms, words or phrases that have figurative meanings different from their literal ones, can be found everywhere from the books we read to our everyday conversations. Idioms ...
Illustrate a Famous Book!
What if your child couldn't see the pictures in her favorite illustrated books? In this activity, she'll listen to a story without looking at it, and create her own images.
A Parent's Guide to the World's Biggest Reading Party
On March 2nd, millions of kids will crack open a book, all in the name of Dr. Seuss. And your kids can join them!
Seuss in Schools: Tips for Celebrating Read Across America for Teachers and Administrators
It's time to rejoice, it's time to smile. Celebrate reading in true Seuss-style!
Teen Readers and Read Across America
Getting teens to read is a great challenge, but not an impossible one. Here are some clever ideas to get you going.
The Reader's Oath
Print this poem for your child to affirm his dedication to reading, courtesy of the NEA and Read Across America Day!
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Raising a Reader
As the Supervising Librarian at the New York Public Library's Central Children's Room, John Peters has seen his share of young readers. Some gobble up library books as if they ...
It's Not What You Read, But How You Read It!
Research increasingly suggests that how we read with kids is as important as what we read. Here's expert tips for how parents can ramp up their reading skills.
5 Ways to Support an Emerging Reader
If you want to get dizzy, go visit the early reading section of any large bookstore. You'll find packed rows of phonics sets, workbooks, and advice books, which seem to boil ...
Easy Ways to Increase Your Child's Reading Fluency
Help your child along towards reading fluency with these easy and enjoyable activities.
The 30 Best Books for Elementary Readers
Teacher Esme Raji Codell has sifted through thousands of books as a children's literature specialist and author of the parent's guide, "How to Get Your Child to Love Reading" ...
Top Ten Read Alouds for First Graders
Reading aloud to your child is especially important during first grade, when independent reading still seems like so much work. Here are 10 books that are enjoyable and hit on ...
Enthralling Nonfiction for Early Readers
The earlier young readers begin to explore nonfiction, the better. Here are five exciting, beautifully illustrated books of nonfiction for early readers ages four and older.
First Grade Books to Grow With
One of your first grader's biggest challenges is learning to read. It's a skill that takes patience and sometimes it doesn't come as quickly as your child wants. While waiting ...
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