The following sites are meant to be a starting point for parents who are looking for ways to help their children succeed in school, not only when it comes to content-area learning but in all facets of reading. There are so many ways to help a child become interested in learning about math, science, and social studies, and we hope these resources can be of help to those parents who wish to go beyond the doors of their child's classroom!
A Parent's Guide to Fostering Lifelong Literacy
Helping Children Become Successful Lifelong Readers
Lake County (IN) Public Library-Database Resources for School
This link takes you to a site for library-card holders in Lake County, Indiana (where we Brickies live!) Here you can access magazines, newspapers, and databases all from your own personal computer. There are specific sections dedicated to math and science, social studies, biographies, and more. If you don't live in Lake County (IN), check your own local library to see if they have a similar online resource.ALA- Great Websites for Kids
The American Library Association has compiled a comprehensive list of websites kids can use to learn about numerous topics. This is especially handy for parents who need a quick way to find an appropriate website for their children to learn and have fun! There are also links designed just for parents or caregivers.
Reading Rockets- For Parents
Here you can find multiple resources, such as newsletters, book recommendation lists, and even tip sheets or a family guide to help ensure literacy receives top billing in your family.
Bank Street College's Guide to Literacy
Before, during, and after reading strategies aren't just for teachers and students to use and practice at school. They are tools readers use daily when reading any type of text. This site gives "volunteers and tutors" a brief synopsis of how they can help readers learn and practice these strategies.
Literacy Matters- Parents
This site provides parents of struggling adolescent readers with several resources, such as online activities to practice important reading skills, ideas on strategies to try at home, and ways to help their child with reading.
ReadWriteThink- Parent & Afterschool Resources
ReadWriteThink...not just a site for teachers! Here interested parents will find suggested games, tips, activity sheets, and even podcasts all dedicated to helping children with their reading and writing!
Adolescent Literacy: Parent Tips
This site is geared towards students in fourth grade or higher, but all parents can appreciate this multi-paged list of helpful tips. Sample articles include information on summer reading and programs, questions to ask school officials, testing and grades, learning disabilities and special education, and even being a reading role model.
Chicago Museums of Art, Science, History, Culture, and Industry
From ChicagoTraveler, this is a one-stop resource with links to all of the well-known (and not so well-known) museums and learning centers in the great city of Chicago, Illinois! From each museum's link, parents can access information on new exhibits, overnight family experiences, and online games on a variety of cultural and educational topics. The site also offers coupons, dates of free admission, and maps to help plan a trip!
Museums in IndianaMuseumstuff.com actually offers an alphabetical list of museums for all fifty United States, and even across the world! This linked site focuses on our great state of Indiana. From there online users can access lists of museums by collection type or city. Each museum's own homepage is then linked for convenience. A sure hit with my family is the Children's Museum of Indianapolis! But I was quite surprised to see the number (152) of museums there are in just our one state. Maybe your family can check one out this summer!
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