Here are some resources for parents and caretakers to try:

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. www.readwritethink.org  parent and after school resource from Kindergarten through grade 12
.  www.readingrockets.org  look for parent link
.  www.kids.discovery.com
.  www.pbskids.org/lions
.  www.pbskids.org/island/parents
.  www.doe.mass.edu/literacy/earlylit.html 
.  www.starfall.com  online phonics activities
.  www.nickjr.com
.  www.mrsjones.com  printable materials (often used by classroom teachers)
.  www.carlscorner.us,com  again, a rich resource by a former classroom teacher
.  www.tumblebooks.com  free books online (text is available for children to follow)
.  www.literacyconnections.com: great suggestions for parents and caretakers in literacy
.  www.readers-theater.com
.  www.poetry4kids.com
.  www.gigglepoetry.com
.  www.shelsilverstein.com
.  www.jackprelutsky.com
.  www.guysread.com