Early Education:

Software:

Early Reading Booster
Interactive exercises teach key reading concepts through illustrated stories. Concepts include vocabulary-in-context, main idea, detail, sequence and inference.

Free Online Reading Assessment
The Frontline Phonics Assessment will give you insights into your child's reading readiness.

KidsEdge
170 games and activities; new games added regularly. Starring Reader Rabbit, StarFlyers, and ClueFinders

Educator's Choice Phonics and Reading Excelerator Grades 1-4
Ensures the acquisition and retention of fundamental phonics, writing, and reading skills.

Web Resouces:

A Child Becomes a Reader
Free booklet that offers advice for parents of children from birth to preschool on how to support reading development at home.

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Staying focused while reading
My son readily admits he has difficulty staying focused when reading. When he can struggle through, he can understand what he just read and can correctly answer questions if given immediately after the reading. A day or two later is a real ... read more

Text to Speech and Reading
I am looking for a good computer based reading program that starts with the basics and moves forward only when the child has mastered the skill and reviews frequently? also...with a lot of ... read more

Comprehension and vocabulary skills are below the average
My daughter has just received her school report and it stated her comprehension and vocabulary skills are below the average for her level. Can you help me with this? ... read more

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