Lets talk about school readiness.

Literacy coordinator for Marion City Schools shares some facts about the number of words your child should be exposed to. Prepare your children by communicating with them. Interaction builds a baby's brain. Be the connection by communicating.
Talk to your child!!!

Why Read 20 Minutes daily?

It is so very important to READ 20 MINUTES daily to your child. One of our local pre school teachers shares reasons why.

3 Talking Tips

Literacy coordinator for Marion City Schools shares 3 tips on talking and leading a conversation with your child and why it leads to building literacy skills as a child grows.

 Children learn as you read to them.

Librarian Whittney Mahle covers what your children are learning from your reading to them. Knowing the parts of a book are importing building blocks.

 Why  Early Literacy makes a difference.

Literacy coordinator for Marion City Schools shares why early literacy skill matter before a child's reaches school age.

Reading to Infants and Toddlers

An Early Childhood Interventionist of Marion City Schools shares why you are the most important teacher your child will ever have.

Have you ever heard about Popcorn Words?

These two Elgin students what you to know about the words that always pop up in children's books. The repetition of these words builds a habit of recognizing and become comfortable reading and remembering basic words.

Click here for a list of POPCORN words.

First Stop Resources

Marion Public Library

​With its Kids’ Zone, the Marion Public Library has resources to enhance a child’s reading experience, as well as trained staff to help you pick out an age-appropriate book to read today.  Start with the link to download the form to get a library card.
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Marion Imagination Library

Register your child to receive a book a month delivered in their mailbox through Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This program is brought to you by Ohio Governors Imagination Library with Marion Public Library being the local partner providing fundraising.
 
You can ENROLL  a child from age 0-5 today to start receiving books today. 
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Ohio Coalition For The Education ​of Children with Disabilities

You don't have to have a disability to need just a little help. OCECD offers great resources to help your child through reading challenges. Contact Amy Freeman to register for one of her training sessions. This is open to parents, guardians or teachers.

Here is a link to our current NEWSLETTERS downloadable from our website. They are chocked full of additional links to help with reading results. Take a moment to sign up to get them in your own mail box.

While you are there be sure to brows the RESOURCE links as well.

Wonderful Reading Resource Websites

For Parents

​Step Up to Quality 
A state-based information and rating system for preschools.

Teach Your Monster to Read is an award-winning series of games that’s helped millions of children learn to read.

Learning to Read Books: How Kids Do It and How to Help
Just how do children learn to start reading and what are the basics. Loads of suggestions on how to get started and continue the learning.

Reading Tips for Parents: How Can I Help My Child Be Ready to Read and Ready to Learn? You will find a great number of ways to help your child learn to speak and understand the meaning of words while their brain is developing. You  (weblink with a printable PDF)

Have you ever wished that your child came with an instruction manual? Sesame Street Tool Kits are the next best thing. They provide opportunities to build closeness and confidence, making learning fun, and keep your child's world safe and secure. Many life situations presented to give you answers to sometimes difficult situations and questions.

Day By Day Ohio is a tool that families, caregivers, educators, and librarians can use at home, at the library, on the go, and in the classroom.
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How to Teach Vowel Sounds so Kids Will Remember
If a child has not mastered vowel sounds at the kindergarten level it makes difficult to read.  Making it a game offers a great way to make easier to remember.

My First Letters - Consonants For Kids
A fun video introducing the consonants, their sound, their shape and more. 
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Go Hairy: Safe, Fun Learning for Children
Watch the video to get kids ready for school and establish a love of learning. We'll cover phonics, words and numbers

Read Write Think 
Parent and after school resources grouped by grade level. Activities, games, tools, podcasts and printouts. 
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Tip Sheets from LR20:
Beat the Summer Slide Tip Sheet
Parent Reader Parts Tip Sheet
Preschoolers 3 & 4 years Tip Sheet

For Teachers

12 Reader 
Reading resources including printable worksheets and lessons.

​Adlit.org 
Resources and professional guidance for teachers grades 4–12.
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Read Write Think - Classroom Resources 
Lessons, Interactives, Activities, and Instructional Support.

For Volunteers

International Children’s Digital Library 
A repository of books and resources from around the world, offer opportunities to engage readers of all levels.

Reading is Fundamental – Activities 
A comprehensive list of book suggestions and activities to enhance reading interest and experience.
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