PARENT RESOURCES 

Books for Parents 
Ready for Kindergarten!                               Raising a Rock Star Reader
by Deborah J. Stewart                                     by Allison McDonald and Amy Mascott

The Read Aloud Handbook
by Jim Trelease 

Periodicals for Kids
Click Magazine
 introduces kids ages 3-7 to the world that's all around them, learn about the sciences, nature and the environment 

Ladybug Magazine
opens the door to reading for kids ages 2-6

National Geographic Little Kids
for ages 3-6, articles focus on animals from around the world, science and cultural topics, life in other countries 

Links to Articles
10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Play
Fall in Love with Reading: Ten Simple Things you Can Do at Home
families.naeyc.org

The decline of play in preschoolers- and the rise of sensory issues 
washingtonpost.com


8 Things Your Child's Preschool Teacher Thinks About You (That Aren't What You Expect)
​​huffingtonpost.com/vickipalmer

Websites for Parents and Kids

Funbrain Jr.
Preschool Rock
Sprout
Kiddy house
Fun school
Dance Mat Typing
Starfall