• These are simple online games you play at home that help develop literacy skills.  Several sites have pop-up ads, so be sure to supervise your child on the computer.  Have fun!

Word Games:

• Letter Linker - game to build word skills - has pop up ads
• Text Twist - word building game - has pop up ads

Reading Comprehension:

• Readquarium -extensive lists of games and stories to do online
• Starfal - learn to read
• Dositey - free online reading and math printables for each grade
• Reading Games - choose from an assortment of games
• Interactive Literacy Activities

Vocabulary:

• Weboword
• Makebeliefscomix
• Lexipedia
• Word Ahead- Vocabulary Videos
• Vocabulary.com

Miscellaneous

• Gamquarium - portal for learning games galore

Read every night.

Play board games promotes fun, bonding and brain building.

Visit the local library for storytime. Libraries often have story time for older kids and some offer book clubs.

Ways to Become a Great Reader:

1. Read every day.
2. Read out loud to an adult, sibling, stuffed animal, pet, or anyone!
3. Read about things you like!
4. Read cereal boxes, magazines, newspapers, comics, menus, signs, maps, anything you can!
5. Take a book with you when traveling, going to the doctor, dentist, or on your way to someone's house.
6. Talk about what you've read. What did you like? What did you dislike? What was your favorite part?
7. Join a book club or create one of your own.