Literacy Connections provides a wealth of information on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques, ESL literacy, and adult literacy. We recommend resources that are useful for teachers, volunteers, and directors of literacy programs. Topics include the language experience approach, phonics, word study, and the best in children's literature.
All About Reading Aloud
Why reading aloud is so important. How you can make it a meaningful experience.
The Literacy Volunteer Tutor
Tips for volunteer tutors. Word games and phonics activities. How reading teachers and tutors can use literature to improve reading comprehension.
Especially for Reading Teachers.
Sight Words,
Oral Language Development
Word Families
Language Experience Approach
Reading Comprehension
Word Study
Reader’s Theater
Adult Literacy
Ways that volunteer tutors can fight adult illiteracy.
Success Stories and Inspiring Quotations
Resources for Literacy Programs
Suggested reading lists for both older and younger learners. How you can start your literacy program on a budget. Professional books for teachers.
Second Language Literacy and Hispanic Literacy
ESL Literacy Links. Resources for Spanish-speaking communities.
Using Music to Build Reading Skills
Recommendations from our partner site, Songs for Teaching: Using Music to Promote Learning
Links to Independent Literacy Programs
These independent organizations are eager for your help.
The Store at Literacy Connections
Your purchases from our new store support this educational site. Selected books, alphabet charts, music, videos,and software to share the gift of reading.
Puppy Readers™ Animated Books
Developed by a reading specialist, these electronic songbooks make reading fun.
