Book Central: Interactive Reading Extension Activities for Your Child
Introduces Book Central interactive reading extension activities. Kid's review books, test their knowledge, and learn about their favorite authors. Encourages at-home reading.

Kids Rewrite Fairytales from a New Point of View
Children tell their favorite fairytale from a different character's perspective. They write and illustrate their version. Teaches point-of-view and allows kids to put themselves in others' shoes.

Sentence Grab Bag: A Game That Offers Punctuation Practice
Children can practice punctuation with this easy-to-make game. Made with common household items. Involves making punctuation crads and matching them with appropriate sentences.

Meet the Summer Reading Challenge!
Suggests ways families can share reading and parents can encourage children to read and enjoy books. Lists book recommendations and other reading strategies.

Parent Guide: Inkheart
Parent Guide to the popular children's book Inkheart, by Cornelia Funke. Tips for discussing Inkheart. Reading questions and online activities.

Make Your Own Crossword Puzzles
Step-by-step instructions that you and your child can use to make your own crossword puzzle. A fun spelling activity that develops analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Parent Guide: Flashlight Readers Online Club for Kids Who Love Books
Introduces Flashlight Readers, an online club for kids who loves books. Flashlight Readers offers fun, interactive reading games and activities online.

Homeschooling: 10 Teachable Moments at the Library
10 fun lessons you can teach your child at the library. These teachable moments include a scavenger hunt for information. Kids can also learn about their town's history.

Dear America Mother-Daughter Book Club
Start a Mother-Daughter Book Club. These Dear America activities let mothers and daughters share special times. They learn about journal writing and American history. They also do research together on the Internet.