Make Time for Reading

Activities & Projects

Tips & How-To's

Printouts

Podcast Episodes

 

Activities & Projects

Grades   K – 1  |  Activity & Project

Let’s Share a Story

Make reading fun and give a playdate a special twist by centering it on a popular children’s book.

 

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Tips & How-To's

Grades   K – 6  |  Tip & How-To

Help a Child Choose a Book

Help children pick books that spark their interest, leave them feeling accomplished, and ready to hunt for their next book!

 

Grades   K – 3  |  Tip & How-To

How to Act Out a Story

Help a child make a more personal connection with a book by acting out the story and exploring different characters' perspectives.

 

Grades   K – 2  |  Tip & How-To

Make the Most of Reading Aloud

Learn a few simple read-aloud strategies that can sharpen a child’s emerging reading skills and help you have fun together with a good book.

 

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Printouts

Grades   K – 2  |  Printout  |  Charting Progress

I'm a Reading Star

Encourage an interest in reading by creating a chart to keep track of all the books a child has read. The chart also asks children to rate the books.

 

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Podcast Episodes

Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode

What Should I Read Aloud?

Libraries and bookstores can overwhelm even the most lit-savvy parents and teachers. Listen in as Emily shares a fabulous resource for finding the very best picture books for children.

 

Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode

The Benefits of Repeated Readings

Podcast host Emily Manning and Llama Llama author Anna Dewdney chat about how to read, read, read with kids everywhere.

 

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