These books listed range from middle of 1st grade to beginning of second-grade reading levels. ( Go here for 2nd-grade chapter book list. If your first grader likes animal main characters , read: ...

Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, Grade 1 features 11 exciting, ready-to-use lessons and activities, all of which use high-quality picture books to integrate STEM subjects with language arts.

A FEW MONTHS ago, we considered reading by 9 months. How about reading by 19 years? That’s the daunting task facing middle and high school teachers who increasingly encounter illiterate teen-agers.