May 29, 2024 | Content Library
Here’s a fun, artistic twist on storytelling using figures of speech! What you need: Pencil and crayons or markers How to prep: Simply print the pages Directions: Use the narrative spaces provided to draw and create a narrative for the comic strip starter. Use...
May 29, 2024 | Content Library
Study root words, prefixes, and affixes through this fun, hands-on activity! What you need: Scissors Pencil How to prep: Print the pages Cut apart all the word parts and place them in separate areas with their label above the pile. Optional: In the blank spaces, add...
May 29, 2024 | Content Library
Comprehending a text often means knowing where to look back in the text for information. This activity will have your child put on their detective hat to be on the hunt for important information and details in the text! What you need: Crayons or colored pencils How to...
May 29, 2024 | Content Library
Let your child take the author’s seat as they write acrostic poems using similes! How to prep: Print the pages Directions: Use the workspace to plan an acrostic poem using your name and similes. Once you are complete, review your poem, including spelling, with a...
May 29, 2024 | Content Library
Look out for text features (captions, glossary, italics, bold print, diagrams, labels, and lots more) in your child’s favorite books! What you need: Your child’s favorite non-fiction book Scissors How to prep: Print the pages Cut out the Text Feature Cards ...
May 29, 2024 | Content Library
This activity will have your child using personification and synecdoche like a PRO! PERSONIFICATION refers to a figure of speech when the writer or speaker gives an animal or object human-like traits to convey a specific idea. Example Sentence: The floor groaned under...
May 27, 2024 | Content Library
Making connections when you read will help your reading comprehension soar! What you need: Fiction book of choice How to prep: Print out the connection stems with color or without color. Cut the slips apart and fold them in half. Place them in a bag or bowl. ...
May 27, 2024 | Content Library
Practice context clues with a fun game of BINGO! What you need: Bingo tokens Scissors How to prep: Cut out and laminate (optional) the Calling Cards. Directions: After listening to each Calling Card read aloud, the child must figure out the meaning of the bold and...
May 27, 2024 | Content Library
Match up contractions with a fun dominoes game! What you need: Scissors How to prep: Cut out and laminate (optional) the dominoes. Directions: This game needs two or more players and follows the general rules of dominoes. Scramble the domino pieces. Deal the domino...
May 27, 2024 | Content Library
A main idea is specific to a story, while a theme is a universal lesson. Practice identifying the difference between main ideas and themes with this fun sorting activity! What you need: Scissors Glue How to prep: Cut out and laminate (optional) the cards. Directions:...
