On their official website, Scholastic has a number of printable reading exercises that educators can print for their students to use. Some of the exercises require a subscription to Scholastic but others, marked with a red "Free" tag, are free of charge. There are over a hundred printables to choose from including exercises that help students feel comfortable reading aloud, improve reading comprehension, and basic grammar principals.
There are hundreds of reading games you can purchase directly from the Scholastic website including a collection of 10 easy-to-learn card games that help students identify the underlying themes and main ideas of a piece of writing; a group of games and activities that teach strategies for strengthening vocabulary, and "Instant Phonics Practice," which introduces students to the basics of phonics, including alphabet recognition, short and long vowels, and word families.
Scholastic has a large book collection aimed at early-level readers. These books are conveniently categorized by grade level, so educators can easily find the appropriate materials for their students. "What's What" by Mary Serfozo is aimed at students in kindergarten through second grade, using rhyming text to teach young readers the concept of opposites. For more advanced readers, in grades four through seven, "Go Figure" by Johnny Ball combines math and reading, teaching students about the intricacies of mathematical patterns.
The Scholastic website contains hundreds of lesson plans that educators can use in their classrooms to teach and improve their students' reading skills. Each lesson plan is broken down step-by-step, and includes: A description, objective, materials needed, necessary preparation, relevant handouts, and follow-up assignments. Combine reading comprehension and cultural studies in the lesson plan "Native American Cultures for Grades 4-5," designed to teach students about the unique cultures of different Native American groups, while practicing their reading comprehension skills.