• Leveled Reading Systems, Explained - Understanding the differences between leveled reading systems and choosing a system to use, plus how to make a leveled book list and what to do if a book isn't leveled

• Assessment Level Correlation Chart for Various Reading Programs (PDF) - This chart shows the correlation between DRA levels, Guided Reading levels, and Basal Reading levels across grades, from Kindergarten through 8th.

• Guided Reading Level Resource Chart (Scholastic) - Use the grid to find books by Guided Reading, Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), and Lexile® Levels. Click on the grades and levels to easily find leveled titles and collections! (from Scholastic)

• Guided Reading Book Lists for Every Level (Scholastic) - Help all students become strategic and independent readers who love to read with book lists for Guided Reading Levels A to Z.

• The Best Children's Books - Guided Reading Levels - At this page are the best children's books, organized by Guided Reading Levels (Fountas & Pinnell). Creators of the site scoured the bookstore shelves, talked to teachers, read a lot of online reviews, and even surveyed children to come up with what they think is the best children's books for each of the Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Levels.

• Book Wizard - Find books by reading level, genres, grades, and more! This is an awesome site!

• NoveList K-8 - Try "NoveList K-8" to find books your kids will love, based on the books they ALREADY love!

  • • Directions for Using NoveList K-8 - Use this link to find out how to access & use NoveList K-8

• Reading Tips from Common Sense Media

• Is It OK for Kids to read books outside their reading level? - Advice from Common Sense Media for helping your child avoid age-inappropriate content and frustration, while helping her to improve her understanding of the material.

• General Reading Milestones for Parents - This is a general outline from Kids Health of the milestones on the road to reading success. Keep in mind that kids develop at different paces and spend varying amounts of time at each stage. If you have concerns, talk to your child's doctor, teacher, or the reading specialist at school. Early intervention is key in helping kids who struggle to read.

• How Can We Make Time for Reading at Home? - Helpful tips from Read! Write! Think!

• Starfall - fun interactive games for Grades 1-3, for practicing letter sounds, reading, and other subjects!

• Practice Letters & Sounds Using Online Games - fun game ideas from Read! Write! Think!

Here are some reading lists that have been compiled from several different sources. Take what you like, discard what you don't. When in doubt, just read it...it's better than playing video games!

1. ALSC Book List - The Association for Library Service to Children promotes reading and books through recommendations, compilations of lists, and related services. ALSC booklists are created as a resource for children's librarians to share with patrons. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore these titles to find resources that may match or spark their child's interest.

   • 2021 ALSC Summer Reading List

   • 2020 ALSC Summer Reading List

   • 2019 ALSC Summer Reading List

   • 2018 ALSC Summer Reading List

   • 2017 ALSC Summer Reading List

2. Common Sense Media - Best Books List

3. Common Sense Media - 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12

4. Mensa for Kids - Excellence in Reading

5. Great Schools - Booklists for Kids, Grades K-5

6. 51 "Must Read" Chapter Books for Kids (Not Your Typical Book List!)

7. 2020 Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Challenge Book List - Help your kids avoid the summer slide by getting them involved in the Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza, from May 4 through September 4!

8. Scholastic Summer Reading List (2018)

9. Scholastic Summer Reading List (2017)

Online Book Clubs from the Montville Township Literacy Foundation

http://montville-township-literacy-foundation.dailybookclubs.com/