Reading Resources

The Internet can aid in your work with a child or youth in reading. The following websites were chosen according to their compatibility with tutoring techniques used in the McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic at Western 麻豆传媒应用 University.

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Author Interviews by Reading Rockets

A comprehensive list of video interviews with top children's book authors and illustrators.

Children's literature web guide

An index of Internet resources related to books for children and young adults. This is an index you can use to find online resources for your tutoring or allow your child to surf for areas of interest in reading.

Fun brain

All sorts of online language games help kids master everything from spelling to grammar and have fun in the process.

Get ready to read

Designed to support educators, parents and young children in the development of early literacy skills in the years before kindergarten.

International children's digital library 

This diverse online collection of books includes outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world. The library's goal is to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.

PBS kids 

This site offers reading games that range from letter or sound correspondence to creating storybooks.

 

Primary games 

Created by a teacher these online games and activities review ABCs, reading, writing and alphabetical order.

 

Reading rockets 

All things children's books! Reading rockets a virtual resources for young readers.

 

Scholastic 

Provides Books, Literary Resources, and Education Solutions.

 

Smithsonian institution kids

The Smithsonian Institution is the world鈥檚 largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo鈥攕haping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.

 

Starfall

Using interactive games and online books, this resource assists children to read with phonics.

 

Storyline online

This engaging resource streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children鈥檚 books alongside creatively produced illustrations.

 

Storynory

This free resource includes audio stories for kids, including fairy tales, original stories, myths, poems, music, and history.

 

Wonderopolis

A place where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery in learners of all ages.

 

Word central

Merriam-Webster's Word Central offers kids a student dictionary, daily buzzword and interactive word games.