Cooking and baking when following a recipe is reading. Whether you are reading from a recipe online or in a book, or using a hand written recipe passed down through family, the words are read. Complex comprehension can be used when we read recipes that include detailed instruction and exact measurements.

Maps are a great way to read while exploring at the same time. Google Earth is a fantastic option, but here is a really cool mapping site that allows you to explore historical maps, search locations and even compare how mapped areas have changed.

Poems are an amazing way to read. Poetry can be funny, sad, exciting and suspenseful, just like a larger book. The Children’s Poetry Archives have several search options for a large variety of poems by many authors and has the option to listen along as well as read the text.