Reading Resources
- CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL. The council’s 2006 list has picture books, chapter books, young adult selections and graphic novels from its member publishers. www.cbcbooks.org
- READING ROCKETS. Find tips to help young readers, as well as interviews with authors and extensive reading lists. www.readingrockets.org
- READING LISTS FROM RIF AND ALA. Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and the American Library Association (ALA) provide grade-level reading lists for K-12. You’ll also find a complete summer reading program. www.udel.edu
- INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION’S CHOICE LIST. Each year the International Reading Association compiles three “Choices” book lists: one selected by children, one by teachers and one by young adults. www.reading.org
- BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY TEEN LOUNGE. This site connects teens to online tutoring programs, book lists, a section called “What Other Teens Are Reading” and practice tests for the state’s standardized exams. Great ideas for summer reading. www.bpl.org
- CAROL HURST’S CHILDREN’S LITERATURE. This site offers comprehensive reading lists by grade with links to book reviews. Hurst is a storyteller, lecturer, author and language arts consultant. Her site also features curriculum ideas. www.carolhurst.com
- EDUCATION WORLD. Extensive resource for teachers includes grade-level reading lists and suggested activities. www.educationworld.com
Parent Tips
- How to Help with Homework
- Helping with Math Homework
- Five Key Skills for Academic Success
- Reading Strategies
Study Aides
- Renzulli: www.renzulli.com
- Study Island: www.studyisland.com
- Everyday Math Online www.everydaymathonline.com
- California Department of Education, Content Standards www.cde.ca.gov
- Francis Scott key Learning Sites: sites.google.com/site/francisscottkeydolphins/home
- History of San Francisco Place Names: sfstreets.noahveltman.com