Welcome! I am glad you are interested in the Reading Site newsletter. Are you looking for information about teaching reading at school and at home? The Reading Site at BellaOnline is a place to learn and share ideas for teaching reading to your own child or students. Members share tips for teaching and encouraging reading, find activities and articles, and encourage other parents, teachers, and tutors. As a reading specialist and parent of four children, I know reading is a big, rich, complex topic!

The Reading Newsletter delivers the latest information on the Reading Site and quick links to articles. It provides a quick and easy way to connect with others. Here are some samples of articles recommended in past newsletters:

• Tips for encouraging reading


• The best practices for teaching reading


• Good book recommendations for kids and teens


• Skill building activities for younger and remedial learners to help them gain the skills needed for reading


• Reading games and activities


• Helping students with learning disabilities

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Warmly,
Heidi Shelton Jenck
BellaOnline's Reading Editor