Helpful Tutoring Resources & Activities

Websites for Tutors

In addition to the many books, activities, and games you'll find at the America Reads office, here are some helpful websites to help you plan exciting and creative tutoring sessions!

Tutoring strategies:

• Paired Reading
• A Guide for Community Partners
• Ready, Set, Read for Families
• Ready, Set, Read for Caregivers
• Guide to Literacy for Volunteers & Tutors
• PreK through 3rd Grade Tutoring
• Reading, Writing, Vocab, Comprehension Strategies
• Child Development Articles and Tips

Searchable databases of literacy activities:

• America Learns
• Read, Write, Now Activities by Grade
• Spiderman Reading and Writing Activities
• Links to and Descriptions of the Best Activity Sites for Teachers & Tutors
• More Printable Activities

Reading/book lists:

• American Library Association Picks
• Internet Public Library

Poetry and rhymes:

• Various Poems, Rhymes & Songs

Ideas for educational family activities:

• Family Reading Activities by Grade Level
• Supporting Readers at Home
• Reading Tips for Parents

Interactive games and activities:

• Math and Reading Games
• PBS Shows & Characters Come to Life in Games
• NW Regional Educational Laboratory

Multicultural resources information, activities, books:

• Multicultural Lesson Plans
• Multicultural Topics and Links
• Teach Kids About the World Around Them
• Religions, Languages, Cultures, Geography Topics
• Multicultural Calendar of Events and Holidays