How To Read Aloud to Children to Increase Growth in Vocabulary

I ran across a new blog with an informative article on how to use read alouds to increase vocabulary growth. Check this site if you would like to become more skillful in how to use reading aloud to your child to aide in grow their vocabulary in fun ways.

http://vocablog-plc.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-read-aloud-to-children-to.html

Read Every Day!

Encourage your child to enter Scholastic's Read Every Day contest to have a chance to win a custom home library and a poster from Taylor Swift. There will be 31 winners and you can enter every day. Last day to enter is November 26, 2010. The contest's goal is to promote daily reading, of anything - newspapers, magazines, on-line texts, even books! Go to the following link and sign up today! http://www.scholastic.com/readeverydaysweeps/

Scholastic Launches You Are What You Read

Scholastic has launched a new social networking site for those who love books and reading and to help promote the importance of reading. Users may list the five books that have had the biggest impact on their lives. They will also find the "bookprints" of many recognizable names from education, media, publishing, entertainment and more. Users will have the choice of several activities and have the opportunity to interact with others who share a love of reading and books. The site is a part of the celebration of Scholastic's 90th anniversary and is a part of their global literacy campaign, Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life. For further information visit:
http://youarewhatyouread.scholastic.com/adults/ .

Free Phonics All-in-One Reading Program

For parents, teachers, tutors, or anyone who wants to teach a child to read, Progressive Phonics is a free resource available on-line. Books and worksheets are available for downloading or can be viewed on-line. Free registration is required, but you can view sample books before registering. Check it out at this link:

http://www.progressivephonics.com/