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Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1989
This brochure discusses enriching summertime or vacation experiences that stimulate children to read and learn more. The brochure discusses free or low-cost resources available in the community, such as the library, park programs, zoos or nature centers, museums, historic districts, and community arts. The brochure also discusses reading and…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Enrichment Activities, Family Involvement, Learning Activities
Family Learning Association, Bloomington, IN. – 1998
Noting that parent involvement in student schoolwork ranks high as a cause of academic success for most children, this book helps parents act as tutors in reading and writing for their first- and second-grade children. It offers both general guidelines and specific strategies and activities to use for accomplishing specific objectives, such as…
Descriptors: Grade 1, Grade 2, Parent Participation, Phonics
Gillet, Susan; Bernard, Michael E. – 1989
This book presents practical ideas, procedures, and activities which can help parents improve children's reading. The book contains the following chapters: (1) "Reading and Your Child"; (2) "Living with and Helping Your Child"; (3) "Getting Ready to Teach Your Child"; (4) "The Teaching Session"; (5)…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Parent Child Relationship
Washington Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Olympia. – 1985
Intended for parents who want to help in the development of their child's reading skills, this pamphlet contains a number of suggestions. The first section, on helping the preschool child, includes a list of important reading skills and tells what a parent can do to help the child. The second section deals with ways to build on what the child…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Reading, Parent Influence, Parent Participation
Boehnlein, Mary Maher, Comp.; Hager, Beth Haines, Comp. – 1985
Intended for parents and reading teachers, this annotated bibliography contains materials concerning parent involvement with reading. The bibliography provides suggestions and information for professionals and parents concerning (1) home activities that assist the development of general school and reading readiness, (2) support of the school…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Basic Skills, Beginning Reading, Directed Reading Activity
Daly, Nancy Jo; And Others – 1987
Compiled by members of the Reading Committee of the North Middlesex Regional School District (Massachusetts), this illustrated guide provides tips, suggestions, and activities that parents can follow at home to help their children read. The Clues about Reading Enrichment (CARE) guide notes that regularly reading aloud to and with children is an…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Family Environment, Parent Attitudes