RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

Find a school
Visit the Clark County School District--most schools have Web sites packed with more info for parents!

Locate a library
Know where your nearest library is? Find out here.

Read for the Record
This year's book is Ferdinand the Bull. Learn more about Read for the Record!

Apple Core
Know what to do when your child brings home his/her bookmark? Help your child rack up reading minutes and a chance to win a home computer and other great prizes! Read the contest rules.

Reading resources
Check back regularly for a new great resource! This month's highlight: FREE DOWNLOADABLE BOOKS! Visit this site to print your own copies of books to help young children develop their reading skills. Click here for our entire resource list.

Cool tips to help your little readers
Provide a Suitable Place and Time: Provide a quiet and peaceful place to read. Choose a time when your child is not tired, hungry, or really interested in doing something else. Let your child know that reading is important to you. Get comfortable, cuddle on the sofa or on the floor with a pillow; your child will feel a sense of comfort and security. Make reading time together a ritual (same time and place). Provide Suitable Material: Teach your child to select high-interest material. The reading material should not be too difficult (no more than 5 mistakes in 50 words). Try teaching them the Five Finger Test: Pinkie = pick a book you want to read. Index = Open it to a page near the middle. Middle = Read it to yourself. Ring = Put a finger up for each unknown word. Thumb = If you use all the fingers and thumb on one hand try another page. If it's still too difficult, try a new book. If it's just right, ENJOY IT!!