There are many ways for families to enjoy reading and writing activities together. The
links on this page lead you to book lists, library information, general reading resources
for parents, and an overview of the English Language Arts Standards (what your child is expected
to know and be able to do). Keep your child engaged in reading and learning at home. Reading
at home helps children do better in school.
Reading with Your Child
Here is an overview on the importance of reading with your child, online
book lists, and information on using your neighborhood library branch.
Activities
Here are English Language Arts activities to do at home with your child.
You will find many different activities, organized by grade and difficulty level.
Resources
Here are websites that provide reading activities and suggestions about
how to raise a reader.
Descriptions of the Standards
Here you can read and learn about all of the New York State Performance
Standards in English Language Arts.