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Parent Resources
Explore these sites to learn more about how to support your student's learning.
Find a Book with Lexiles (http://www.lexile.com/findabook/, 11-06-2009)
 
Use this site to find books whose Lexile reading level matches your student's.

Finding Great Books for Kids (http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/abbot.mediacenter/book_ideas, 01-04-2009)
 
Click on this link or on "Book Ideas" in the list on the left side of this page.

Internet Safety (http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/10-simple-steps-internet-safety, 05-19-2012)

Leveled Book Lists (http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/, 11-06-2009)
 
These lists have been developed for two reasons: (1) for parents who have requested help in finding books at their child's reading level, and (2) for teachers who have requested a leveled book list or have asked for help in their effort to build a leveled library in their classrooms.

Michigan Electronic Library (http://mel.org/SPT--BrowseResources.php?ParentId=871, 01-04-2009)
 
Recommended sites for parents who want their kids to use all media responsibly.

Reading Is Fundamental (http://www.rif.org/parents/, 10-26-2007)

Recommended Reading Lists (http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/ins.litsupport/recommended_reading, 11-06-2009)
 
Organized by Fountas and Pinnell reading level for grades 2-5.

Wines Media Center Parent Page (http://wines2.aaps.k12.mi.us/mediacenter/Resources_for_Parents.html, 02-16-2010)
 
Mrs. Evaldson's excellent collection of parent resources includes links for reading, math, Internet/media, and health.

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