There are many ways for families to enjoy reading and writing activities
together. The links on this page lead you to book lists, library information,
general reading resources for parents, and an overview of the English Language
Arts Standards (what your child is expected to know and be able to do). Keep
your child engaged in reading and learning at home. Reading at home helps
children do better in school.
Reading with Your Child
Here is an overview on the importance of reading with your
child, online book lists, and information on using your neighborhood library
branch.
Activities
Here are English Language Arts activities to do at home
with your child. You will find many different activities, organized by grade
and difficulty level.
Resources
Here are websites that provide reading activities and suggestions
about how to raise a reader.
Descriptions of the Standards
Here you can read and learn about all of the New York State
Performance Standards in English Language Arts.