RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

Find a school
Visit the Clark County School District--most schools have websites packed with more info for parents!Locate a library
Know where your nearest library is? Find out here.

Bright Beginnings Literacy resources
Check out this page for lots of great information and links.

Reading resources
This month's highlight: FREE DOWNLOADABLE BOOKS!

Cool tips to help your little readers
Provide a Suitable Place and Time: Provide a quiet and peaceful place to read. Choose a time when your child is not tired or hungry. Let your child know that reading is important to you. Get comfortable, cuddle on the sofa or on the floor with a pillow. Provide Suitable Material: Teach your child to select high-interest material. The reading material should not be too difficult . ENJOY IT!!

BOOK LISTS

James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD site “dedicated to making kids readers for life.”
Jon Scieszka’s website to motivate boys to read connects them with materials they will want to read…
Read the Books, with recommended books for kids of all ages, as well as Reading Lists for Henderson schools.

lThemes Booklists from Reading Rockets:
http://www.readingrockets.org/books/booksbytheme/