Thinkfinity Literacy Network: Parent Resources

Achieving Literacy Across the Lifespan

Parent Resources

This section of the Thinkfinity Literacy Network provides fun, interactive resources that parents and caregivers can use to support children's language and literacy. Be sure to check back frequently for new resources!

For Parents of Preschoolers

Podcasts — Talking About Stories

Episode 1: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Download
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Episode 2: Owl Moon - Download
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Episode 3: The Little Engine That Could - Download
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Episode 4: Good Night, Gorilla - Download
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Episode 5: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Download
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Episode 6: Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten - Download
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Episode 7: The Little Red Hen - Download
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Episode 8: Alphabet Under Construction - Download
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Episode 9: I Wanna Iguana - Download
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Podcasts — Helping Your Child Build Fluency

Episode 1: What Is Fluency? - Download
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Episode 2: Repeated Reading - Download
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Episode 3: Echo Reading - Download
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Literacy Activity Calendar

Parent Activity Calendar - This calendar offers activities for parents and young children (ages 3 to 5) to do together to help build important literacy skills . These activities do not require a lot of time or any special materials. Download

For Parents of Elementary School-Age Children

Podcasts — Helping Your Child Build Vocabulary

Episode 1: Tell Me the Meaning - Download
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Episode 2: I'm Thinking of a Word - Download
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Episode 3: Tell Me a Story - Download
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