Ways to Support Reading and Writing at Home

https://www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/faralloneview/files/Parents_Support_Reading_Writing.pdf

Get Them Reading

Overdrive - https://www.overdrive.com

Description: This site allows you to access digital books and resources for free with your library card.

Purpose: Great for families that have a library card and an e-reader or other digital device to read with.

Cost: FREE

Reading is Fundamental - https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/parents

Description: Access to Reading is Fundamental offers information about how to motivate kids to read.

Purpose: Helpful resources for parents on helping children choose books, reading aloud with children and other family reading activities.

Cost: FREE

Get Them Writing

Toontastic

Description: An app that allows students to create stories and tales of adventure in a variety of settings including galactic or underwater adventures.

Purpose: A great app for families that want a fun way to encourage all writers, especially students who might need a little encouragement. Fun and easy to use as a family.

Cost: FREE

Book Creator

Description:  An iPad app that gives anyone in the family an opportunity to write, illustrate and design e-books.

Purpose:  Great for families to use independently or together to craft stories and nonfiction texts. Users can draw pictures, download pictures, record voice and video and virtually publish books.

Cost:  FREE

Get The Standards

https://www.engageny.org/parent-guides-to-the-common-core-standards