Academics
Resources
The mission of the Elementary Reading program in Loudoun County Public Schools is to teach all students how to read and comprehend written text so that they may become independent readers and lifelong learners with a firm grasp of the written word that surrounds them.
Loudoun's Reading and Writing Program provides kindergarten through fifth grade teachers and literacy specialists with a consistent, research and strategies-based framework of reading and writing instruction. The program incorporates the skills of reading comprehension, spelling, writing, phonics and vocabulary. This multi-approach literacy framework helps teachers provide their students with specific skills to become lifelong readers and writers.
"Without comprehension, reading is just saying words. To truly read is to uncover meaning within a text, understand what the author is saying, and have your own reactions and responses." - Jennifer Serravallo-
Reading Rockets: Reading 101- A Guide for Parents
Virginia Literacy Partnerships: Parents Resources
What Do I READ When I Don’t Have a BOOK?
Give the gift of reading! Try a subscription to one of our favorite magazines. You will be amazed at the wonderous words your child will be reading. The short text coupled with vivid graphics often encourage our reluctant readers to fully engage in a reading activity. Many magazines also include fun family activities as well as projects. Exposing your child various writer’s crafts will make them stronger readers and writers. . Most of these titles are available at the public library to borrow, however you can also purchase them at your local bookstore, or subscribe online and have them sent to your home.
Some popular magazine titles include:
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick, Your Big Backyard
Cricket Magazine Group: Ladybug, ASK, Cricket
New Moon Girls (focuses on the creative side of girls, by girls)
Highlights
Owlkids
Zoobooks
Callipe (history and culture)
Cobblestone (history and culture)
Faces (history and culture
Cricket (literature and art)
Dig (science and discovery)
Muse (science and discovery)
Odyssey (science and discovery)
BMX Plus
Crayola Kids
KIDS Discover
American Girl
Discovery Girl
National Geographic KIDS
Stone Soup
GL: Girls’ Life Magazine
Boys Life Magazine
Contact Kids
Zillions
Readers Digest
Sports Illustrated for Kids
KID Zone
Young Rider
Sporting News