Reading

The Reading Department provides resources and support to all staff, students, and parents in the Lynch Community. We are committed to supporting students in their development as life-long readers and writers. Please feel free to contact us via email or by visiting us in the library.

Thank you,
Sarah Gannon sgannon@winchester.k12.ma.us
Susan Harney sharney@winchester.k12.ma.us
Lisa Mahoney lmahoney@winchester.k12.ma.us
Bonnie McEwen bmcewen@winchester.k12.ma.us
Allison Straker astraker@winchester.k12.ma.us

Reading Department Recommended Websites

How to Read with a Beginning Reader
Most beginning readers are inconsistent. Learn more about the characteristics of a beginning reader and simple techniques and tips to nurture your child's skills and joy in reading.

Reading Rockets for Parents
Offers tips and links to great resources in multiple languages.

Children’s Services: Winchester Public Library
Some of the many programs offered are: storytelling, book groups, drop-in craft programs and a variety of performers.

International Reading Association Parent Resources
IRA resources are available to help parents as they take on their critical role as their children’s first and most important teachers.

Read, Write, Think
A great site with links to book lists, home activities, podcasts and videos separated by grade level.

100 Best Books
Here is a list of one hundred books selected by the National Education Association in 1999 as great reading for children and young people.

Interactive Activities
Offers a collection of online student materials to support literacy learning in the K-12 classroom. These interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessons and provide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills.