The early reading years are here.

The years between kindergarten and third grade are critical. Getting a firm grasp on reading now leads to later success in school — and life. Let us guide you through encouraging your first grade reader, help you understand reading levels, or support your homeschooling.

First Grade Readers

How do you motivate and teach kids to read? Check these favorite sources for tips and helpful advice for parents.

Reading Level Tips

Confused about your child’s reading level? These websites will give you guidance.

Standardized Tests

Confused about standardized testing? Find out more information, including practice tests, that will put your mind to rest.

Good books for kids

Our kids’ pages are full of ideas for fun books to read and good books and websites for homework.

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100 Books Every Child Should Read

These are the very best books ever for 4th and 5th graders – at least, we think so! more

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Tumblebooks

Tumblebooks are animated, talking books to use online anytime. They’re free, and there's no special software to download. more

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Live Homework Help!

Students can get free homework help from expert tutors online. Live Homework Help is available from 3 to 9 pm every day, for kids in grades 4 to 12. more