Resources for Parents of
Alvie's Friends
Sometimes Alvie likes to read stories about other animals and their fun adventures. Here are links to some great websites with other stories and activities for children:
Bab Books Online Stories Light up Your Brain The Best Kid Sites on the Web Online Stories for Kids
Reading At Home For Kids Starfall
Thanks to Bethany in Ms. Elizabeth Massingill's first grade class, here is a web site with a list of resources for parents, teachers, students, and children to help make reading an enjoyable experience for all.
Your children will enjoy listening to you read the stories about Alvie to them. When you finish reading each story, talk with your children about the "What Alvie Learned" section and ask them the discussion questions at the end of each story. Your children will grow and learn from these fun adventures.
It's Important to Read to Your Children!
We tell our older children that books and reading are good for them, and that's true. But why is it important to read to younger children?
- It develops a love of reading and stories in your children
- They receive a positive message about the value of reading
- The more young children are read to, the greater their interest in mastering reading
- It helps them learn the meaning of new words
- It helps them develop vital language skills
- They learn about the world in which they live
- It opens up new worlds and enriches their lives
- Carefully chosen stories and books can have a positive influence on children
- It allows you to spend quiet, quality time with your child
- Reading helps develop their imagination
- Reading provides a child with many hours of fun entertainment
The links below will take you to info about children's books and reading:
This is an organization whose mission is to promote literacy among all children with a special emphasis on low-income and at-risk preschool-aged children. Books for Kids creates libraries, donates books, and partners with literacy programs to develop the critical early foundation and skills which young children need to be successful in life. Click here to learn more.
The Positive Parenting web site is dedicated to providing resources and information to help make parenting more rewarding, effective and fun!
The Reading Tub is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting reading and literacy. Jump in to find great books you and your children will love to share, and learn about ways to encourage your child's love of reading.
Need some resources to help you with a bully?
Here is a good web site:
www.cfchildren.org
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