Fun for Families

 Here are a few ideas:

• Go to the public library - many libraries have free reading programs
• Read everyday - practice makes perfect! Try some of these ideas:
  • Read the newspaper - try reading the comics, weather, or picture captions
  • Read TV Guides, magazines, online resources, recipes, maps, sports cards, or closed captions on the TV
  • Read together - take turns reading with someone so you can hear and practice fluent reading
  • Practice reading and writing numbers
  • Count forward and backward - start and different numbers
  • Try skip counting by different numbers - this helps with multiplication
  • Keep reading materials in the car
  • Listen to a book on tape
  • Keep a reading log and calculate the minutes you read each week
  • Practice writing! You can:
    • Write a letter to someone
    • Send a postcard - even if you don't go anywhere
    • Keep a journal. Here are a few ideas:
      • Why do kids have to go to school?
      • At recess, I like to_____.
      • Write about the best day ever. what would you do?
      • If I could be an animal, I wold be______.
      • Do you like movies or music better? Why?
      •  Would you rather have a pet dog or cat? Why?
      • Write directions for you favorite game.
      • Write directions to your favorite place.
      • Crate an invention out of recycled materials then draw and write about it