Great Websites for Families
Kids.nypl.org
The New Yourk Public Library’s website for children and parents. Write your own book reviews or discover more great books and fun things to do.
www.readingrockets.org/families
Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how children learn to read and how caring adults can help.
www.ColorinColorado.org
Coloring Colorado is a bilingual website for families and educators of English-language learners. Colorin Colorado es un sitio bilingue para familias y maestros para ayudar a los ninos a leer.
www.rif.org
Founded in 1966, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is the oldest and largest children’s and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. Find tips and activities for encouraging your child to read and have a great time, too.
www.rif.org/leer
Let’s Read as a Family is RIF’s bilingual website for families to read, sing, and share stories together at home.
www.pbs.org/parents
PBS’s website for parents with advice, guides to child development, and other resources. In English and Spanish.
www.gocitykids.com
Click on New York City and get shortcuts to the city at its best. Search for afterschool activities or what to do on a rainy Sunday. Hint: Author events come up first after you pick a day.
www.scholastic.com
Scholastic’s website for parents, children and educators. Find information and activities here to encourage a love of learning in your child.
www.randomhouse.com/kids
Random House’s website for children, with games, contests, and information about great authors and their newest books.
www.ldonline.org
LD Online is the leading website with information for parents and children on learning disabilities and ADHD.