Here are some of my favorite resources and companies for parents and for teachers:

Check out the Product Recommendation page for our favorite games, books, and tools for supporting literacy at home. 

Scholastic also has an awesome tool called the Scholastic Book Wizard. If you need the reading level for a book or you are searching for a book on a particular reading level, this tool can help. The tool is simple to use, simply enter in the book or level you are looking for and then hit the search button.

ThinkFun games are awesome for challenging your child’s strategies and perserverence. We love these STEM brain-games that encourage your child think critically and focus on possibilities. We have a variety of their games and often give them as gifts to friends and family. Some of our favorites are ZINGO,  Rush Hour Jr., and Math Dice Jr..

Smart Games offers a wide range of brain games that pushes kids to think about multiple solutions to a task. We love these games that build concentration skills, problem-solving abilities, spatial insight, logic, and planning.  Two other great features of Smart Games: the games travel well and they offer levels from easy to challenging so players of different ages can find a challenge and/or your child can build their confidence as they move through the levels. Some of our favorites are Jump In’, Asteroid Escape, and the IQ series.

Unite for Literacy is a site that offers an abundance of free digital picture books. The books are available in several languages and represent many different reading levels and interests. Check out their selection for some fun books to read with your child!

Jack Hartman’s YouTube videos are fun, engaging, and educational. His high-energy and visually appealing videos support literacy and math. Have fun singing along!

I remember loving the Highlights magazine as a kid and now my kids can enjoy them too. My daughter has now received several subscriptions for gifts (High Five and Hidden Pictures). She loves to receive magazines in the mail that are just for her. The stories, articles, and pictures are fun for her to read and learn from. We love our Highlights subscriptions!

Your child can learn cool facts about amazing wildlife through the Ranger Rick Magazines. These magazines are filled with bright, vibrant photographs and interesting information. Visit the Ranger Rick website to learn more and to check out games and animal jokes. 

Have you read any of the books in The Who Was series? These fantastic biographies and all about books engage readers to learn a large amount of information in fun formats. The Who Was website offers games, quizzes, and activity pages. Check it out!

Learn all about the amazing Ordinary People Change the World Series by Brad Meltzer. This picture book biography series brings American history to life. The site shares fun facts, an interview with the author, and activities.  

Wondering what in the world a literacy or education term means?? Check out the Literacy Glossary from the International Literacy Association. 

Continue to check this page as resources are added on a regular basis. .