Reading Links

MightyBook.com - http://www.mightybook.com/home.htm
Online books are available based on age; 2-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, preteen. It also has a thesaurus, dictionary, and word games. (Now a subscription service. 1/26/05)
Reading A-Z.com - http://www.readinga-z.com/index.html
Features downloadable materials to teach guided reading, phonics, the alphabet, and much more. There are 30 free sample books to download and assemble along with worksheets, and lesson plans.
ReadWriteSite - http://www.readwritesite.com/
Level Estimator, Assessment Calculator, Literacy Links, and more.
StarFall - http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/index/play.htm
Online books with games and some movies for emergent readers. Would be great with K-1 classes. Even has worksheets to download and workbooks that you can order for free!
Dr. Suess and Read Across America Resources - http://teach.fcps.net/trt4/Dr.Seuss.htm
Lots of info and games on Dr. Suess titles, lesson plans, and information on NEA's Read Across America compiled by fellow TRT, Barbara Barr
Between the Lions - http://pbskids.org/lions/stories.html
There are many short stories students read to themselves which are followed by a game to reinforce a literacy skill. (You can jump straight to the games by using the link at the top of the page and print off paper versions.)
Storyline Online - http://www.bookpals.net/storyline/
Hear children's books read by celebrities. Each book has an accompanying lesson plan and activity guide.
Reading Planet - http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/
Part of the Reading is Fundamental website, there are many interactive games and activities to promote reading and writing in a fun manner.
CBeebies - http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/storycircle/atoz.shtml
A BBC site with lots of animated online stories that students can listen to, including fairy tales, animal stories and more.