Reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. By teaching your child to read you will create habits that will ensure life long learning. Below are links to age appropriate reading lists, activities, and parenting skills. For Native specific education and cultural resources visit our Native Links page.

Reading Development

Reading Rockets Reading Comprehension and Language Arts Teaching Strategies for Kids		A Place of Our Own Provides information and resources for the parent's role as first teacher
Zero to Three The nation's leading resource on the first years of life		Get Ready to Read
Sesame Street Workshop Parenting essentials for moms and dads who grew up on Sesame Street Family Education Parenting advice, child development and family reference powered by the Discovery Channel Internet4Classrooms An educational portal with free resources for teachers and their classrooms as well as students and parents.		Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture Literacy program that reaches out to Asian Pacific American (APA) and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) children and their families. The program celebrates and explores their stories through books, oral traditions, and art to provide an interactive, enriching experience.

General

PBS Parenting tools	KinderStart Because kids don't come with instructions
TIME for kids	Great Web Sites for Kids Sites for Parents, Teachers, Caregivers and Others created by the American Library Association
Kids Health	SafeKids.com Learn how to keep your child safe on the Information Highway
Eagle's Nest A place where kids can learn about diabetes.	Baby Names

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