On the side bar are the links to the Reading Lists for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grades.  The Kindergarten list is for children who were in Kindergarten going into 1st grade, 1st grade list is for those going into 2nd grade, and so on.

Also the Reading Counts list is presented twice, first in a PDF format (Acrobat Reader) and in a CSV format (Comma Separated Values) which can be read and sorted by a spreadsheet program.  In this way you can more easily find books at your child's level or by their favorite author.  The Reading Counts list is also used by the Fowler School.

Here's what else you can do.

Summer shouldn't mean taking a break from learning. Here are some ways you can help your child maintain reading skills and even improve them: 

1. If your child is a beginning reader, read this book aloud to him or her. If your child has the necessary reading skills, ask him or her to read this book to you. Let your child complete the activities along the way and offer help as needed. 

2. Set aside time each day to read with your child. Choose fun stories and take turns reading them aloud. Educators recommend that children read at least 15 minutes a day. 

3. Discuss what you read together. Ask questions about the story, and listen attentively to your child's answers. 

4. Have plenty of age-appropriate books available. Take your child to the library often and check out a variety of reading material. An assortment will keep your child excited about reading. 

5. Look into your public library's summer reading program, and let your child participate. These programs help children become more comfortable and familiar with the public library, and show them the value of reading all year long. 

6. Encourage your child to take a book along wherever he or she goes. 

7. Every chance you get, prompt your child to read. Make a game out of reading highway signs, billboards, sales notices, and menu selections. The more your child reads, the more skills he or she will acquire. 

8. Be a role model--read on your own. If you let your child see how much you like reading books, newspapers and magazines, he or she will understand that reading is a great source of Information and enjoyment.