 American Literacy Council
The American Literacy Council provides resources and assistance to persons and organizations who are involved in the literacy crisis in America.
The organization provides software and publications that seek or promote solutions to the problem of illiteracy in English speaking countries.
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 America Reads
We are parents, teachers, college students, care givers, volunteers, business people, children... And we are united with one goal.
The America Reads Challenge calls on all Americans to help ensure that every American child can read well and independently by the end of 3rd grade. You can play an important
role in the America Reads Challenge.
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Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy
The mission of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is: To establish literacy as a value in every family in America, by helping
every family in the nation understand that the home is the child's first school, that the parent is the child's first teacher, and that reading is the child's first subject;
and to break the intergenerational cycle of illiteracy, by supporting the development of family literacy programs where parents and children can learn and read together.
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Bilingual Books For Kids
On our Bilingual Books for Kids © pages, we have gathered a wonderful selection of materials to enjoy. Written with Spanish and
English appearing side-by-side, these books introduce bilingual skills, increase language and learning abilities and positively heighten awareness of many cultures.
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The
Book Vine
We are your toll-free librarians. Between us we have a combined total of 20 years teaching experience and 3 master's degrees.
There are over 5,000 new children's books published each year and we read most of them before we make our selections.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
This is a collection of reviews of great books for kids, ideas of ways to use them in the classroom and collections of books
and activities about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics.
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Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement
CIERA's task goes beyond finding answers to persistent problems in reading through research to disseminating those solutions to
people who impact children's early reading achievement: teachers, teacher educators, parents, policymakers, and others.
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Children's Literature for Children
CLC is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization dedicated to bringing children and books together.
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Children's Literature Web Guide
Internet Resources Related to Books for Children and Young Adults.
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Children's Software Revue
The foremost Authority on children's software, electronic toys and Internet sites. Children's software finder, write a review, Mailbag and more.
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Children's Storybooks Online
Books to read for Young Children, older children and young adults, Sounds, riddles, maze, and coloring book.
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Electronic-School
Online
The award-winning technology magazine for K-12 school leaders. Electronic School is published quarterly as a print and online supplement to American School Board Journal, in cooperation with the Institute for the Transfer of Technology to Education (ITTE), a program of the National School Boards Association.
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Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
the Foundation has been dedicated to maintaining the goals and values of Keats, as expressed in his multicultural work,
by focusing on bettering the lives of children through programs to increase literacy, to inspire creativity and love of learning, and to enhance appreciation of
the arts in children, their families and communities: a total arts-in-education approach.
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Family Literacy Foundation
Family Literacy Foundation's programs encourage parents and extended family members to read aloud with
young children, with special emphasis on the first five years, for the educational and emotional benefits to all involved.
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First Book
First Book is a national nonprofit organization with a single mission: to give children from
low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.
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The
Global Schoolhouse
Linking Kids, Teachers, and Parents Around the World. Monthly Web Contest, Cyberfair 2000,
Projects and More.
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Harcourt
Brace School Publishers
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Highlights
TeacherNet
The Premier Online Community for K-8 Educators. Idea-a-Day Activities, Conferences, Lesson Plans, Science Learning Network,
Site of the Week, Classroom Web Pages, Crafts, Puzzles, Book Adventure, and MUCH, MUCH, MORE!!
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The Keeping Kids Reading Page
Tips to keep children reading, book sites, publishing houses, and authors web sites.
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Language and Literacy Project
I teach in the Teacher Education Program for the University of Illinois at Springfield, and I started out with links to resources
in language arts, reading, and emergent literacy for student's in my language arts/social studies methods class. As time went on, though, I began adding sites (both commercial and otherwise)
I felt my students would enjoy visiting. I hope you enjoy visiting them too.
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Learn-a-lot Publications
6 make and take phonics workbooks and 3 mix and
match board games make learning to read fun and easy and provide teachers with dozens of literacy activities
for reading centres. The web site provides dozens of resources for students and teachers on the Great Links page.
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Libweb: Library WWW Servers
Library resourses online, currently lists over 3000 pages from libraries in over 90 countries.
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Literacy for Life - The James Flanigan Foundation
Literacy is more than being able to read, it is the knowledge that reading can transform a life by filling it with greater
understanding, even wisdom. Literacy transcends reading as a practical matter; it is the ability and the desire to pursue reading as a means to enriching both mind and spirit.
Literacy for Life is the embodiment of the idea that literacy cultivates ability and improvement, and ultimately, a better life.
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Literature Based Reading Lessons
Phonics based reading lessons for lower elementary.
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Multicultural
Children's Literature
This web site contains links to annotated bibliographies of children's multicultural books appropriate for the elementary grades
(kindergarten through grade six). Cultural groups currently listed include: African Americans, Chinese Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Japanese Americans,
Jewish Americans, and Native Americans.
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National Center for the Study of Writing and Literacy
The mission of the Center was to improve understanding of how writing is best learned and taught--from the early years through adulthood. The Center supported research
projects examining how students learn to write, how teachers can best help students who come from an increasing diversity of cultural backgrounds, how writing can be used more effectively across the curriculum.
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National Institute for Literacy
The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully
literate nation in the 21st century. By fostering communication, collaboration, and innovation, NIFL works to build and strengthen a comprehensive, unified system for literacy in the U.S.
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National Jewish Coalition for Literacy
The National Jewish Coalition for Literacy (NJCL) is the organized Jewish community's vehicle for participation
in the Department of Education's current literacy initiative, known as the America Reads Challenge.
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The National Research Center on English Learning & Achievement
The National Research Center on English Learning & Achievement (CELA) is the only national research and development center funded by US
Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) to conduct research dedicated to gaining knowledge to improve students' English and literacy achievement
in schools across America.
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The National Right to Read Foundation
The Mission of The National Right to Read Foundation (NRRF) is to Return to the Schools of America, Reading Instruction which follows
Scientifically Based Reading Research. This site is designed to provide assistance for those engaged in this effort.
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Natural Learning
Please explore our pages to find many valuable educational award winning products and resources to help children learn to read.
Teachers, child care providers, reading teachers, special education teachers, speech therapist, ESL teachers, as well as parents have used Natural products to develop phonemic
awareness for young children and cross over to phonics with older children.
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Project Literacy Among Youth (PLAY)
A not-for-profit sponsorship of media literacy among youth. PLAY is a scholarly, yet practical, experimentation with the ways in
which all communication technologies can and do shape the education of youth, and the degree to which youth actively participate in that process as critical-minded audiences.
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Project READ
A volunteer-based literacy program whose mission is to eliminate illiteracy in their community by the year 2020.
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Read Across America
Read Across America is a project of the National Education Association, reading activities and celebrations on Dr. Seuss' birthday
March 2, their message about the joy of reading reaches into almost every nook and cranny of the U.S.
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The Read In!
The Read In Foundation, Inc. created THE READ IN! to promote and encourage global literacy and the use of
telecommunications technology in education. We achieve our goals through partnerships with public and private educational institutions, corporations,
governments, and private citizens worldwide.
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Reading
is FUNdamental
A private, nonprofit organization that develops and delivers children's and family literacy programs that help prepare young children for reading and motivate school-age children to read.
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Scholastic
Inc
Scholastic is a global children’s publishing and media company in both education and entertainment. Scholastic’s 78 year reputation for quality, learning and fun is based on a long-term relationship with teachers, parents and children, and its unique ability to understand what kids want and need for their education and entertainment.
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Superthinkers
Safe educational activities, Enlighten Me sparks children's imaginations with fun games and stories, while teaching them critical thinking and logical skills.
Families can enjoy the site together, or children can explore the Village, send e-cards, or solve a mind-challenging Peetnik Mystery. Parents can get tips for incorporating literacy and technology into family
life, expert recommendations for children's books, and information about nationwide literacy programs. There are also resources for Teachers to incorporate literacy and technology into schoolwork.
Online content includes Superthinkers, Peetnick Mysteries, The Library, Village News, ETrain Station, Fortune Teller, Mental Market, Kid's Camp, PTA, and Staduim.
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Teaching Children To Read
Teaching-Children-To-Read.net offers current information, news, resources and articles related to Teaching Children To Read.
We've taken the time to check out each and every resource link featured on this site to make sure they are quality web sites, with quality information. We strive to offer our visitors
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