• Parent/Guardian Guides
• Online Resources
• Books
• Games

PHONICS

• Review phonics rules.
  http://www.readingtarget.com/
• Practice reading words with the same sounds spelled differently.
  http://www.toonuniversity.com/quiz.asp

VOCABULARY

• Play word games like "Rooting Out Words," "Word Confusion," and "Stay Afloat."
  http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
• Practice multiple meaning words with this worksheet at EZSchool.
  http://www.ezschool.com/EZSheets/Reading/Vocabulary/sheet16.html

COMPREHENSION

• Read passages about Tigers, Samurai, and more and answer questions with these worksheets.
  http://www.ezschool.com/EZSheets/Reading/Comprehension/index.html
• Learn from these comprehension tutorials at "Kids Lab."
  http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/SRW3.htm

RESEARCH SKILLS

• Practice choosing facts and opinions with a passage about Martin Luther King Jr.
  http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/02/lp248-01.shtml
• Use text features such as headings, indexes, etc. while reading this non-fiction book online.
  http://www.biguniverse.com/read/284

FLUENCY

• Build speed while reading along as the story Brementown Musicians is read aloud.
  http://www.brementownmusicians.com/flash/story/en
• Print out stories and follow along as they are read aloud.
  http://lightupyourbrain.com/audio-stories-for-children.html

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Download a copy of National Institute for Literacy's Shining Stars booklet for parents. These booklets give suggestions for helping your child with reading from preschool through third grade.
  http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/publications.html
• Visit the Reading is Fundamental Web site for lists of articles on children's reading, reading activities, and links for more information.
  http://www.rif.org/parents/
• Find advice and book lists that you can use to help choose books for your readers.
  http://www.eagerreaders.com/encourage.html
• National Institute for Literacy downloadable brochures for each grade level
  http://www.nifl.gov
• Grade level activities that support reading development:
  http://www.greatschools.net/content/allArticles.pag
• Interactive site with reading games for students
  http://www.starfall.com
• Stories read aloud online
  http://www.storylineonline.net
• Word games with PBS Between the Lions characters
  http://pbskids.org/lions/games/wordplay.html
• Links to author Web sites, book lists, and more
  http://www.bibliocat.org/