summary Make reading a legacy in your family. Set up a card catalog so older brothers and sisters can keep track of the good books they read through the years and then pass their recommendations on to the younger readers

summary Write down the phone numbers and addresses of your friends and family. Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Reading, Writing AGES: 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Indoor TIME OF DAY: Play Make a personal

summary Before your children take off on a round-the-world reading odyssey, issue them each a passport so they can keep track of the places they visit. This kind of record-keeping activity is great for the long summer break.

summary The sound of music can help children learn to read. Listen to music with your child. Sing along to the radio. Learning words to songs is one more way to help strengthen kids' use of language. Source: Reading Is Fundamental

summary A simple but brilliant idea to establish the habit of reading at home. Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Reading AGES: 1-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Indoor, Outdoor TIME OF DAY: Play Materials:

summary Para la familia que le gusta hacer manualidades, esta es un actividad para recomendar. Un edredón o colcha con retazos de dibujos mantendrá el recuerdo de los libros que los niños hayan disfrutando durante un periodo

summary Cuando terminan un libro, los niños agregan un eslabón a una cadena de papel. ¿Podrá un niño llegar hasta el cielo raso con la cadena? ¿Podrán dos o tres lectores colaborar para que la cadena dé dos vueltas en la

summary Make a summertime bookmark Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Arts and Crafts, Ideas for Every Season, Reading, Writing AGES: 3-5 6-8 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Indoor, Outdoor TIME OF DAY: Play Pick

summary The next time you hear a young voice say, "Oh, D-E-A-R!" you'll know that's the cue to "Drop Everything and Read. Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Reading AGES: 3-5 6-8 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Minimal

summary ¿Tienen sus niños una historia favorita? Anímelos a escribir una continuación. Source: The RIF Guide to Encouraging Young Readers CATEGORIES: Reading, Writing AGES: 3-5 6-8 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Indoor