Jun 3, 2024 | Content Library
The “theme” of a story is the overall topic or lesson learned by the characters. While a “main idea” is specific to a book (i.e. Charlie learns to be a good friend to Max), the “theme” is more universal, and can be applied to...
Jun 3, 2024 | Content Library
One of the easiest ways to check for a child’s comprehension of a story is to allow them to simply retell it in their own words. This activity make it EXTRA fun! What you need: Fiction book Pencil How to prep: Print the pages Laminate to use it in the future...
Jun 3, 2024 | Content Library
Identifying and describing feelings is an important part of early literacy. It sets the stage for reading comprehension skills and allows children to understand the feelings, and therefore actions, of characters in fiction books. What you need: Scissors Laminating...
Jun 3, 2024 | Content Library
This game is a great way to practice orally creating complex sentences using interjections and conjunctions with a partner. What you need: Scissors Laminator (optional) How to prep: Cut apart the task cards on the dotted lines. Laminate for durability (optional)...
Jun 3, 2024 | Content Library
This activity is so fun, your child won’t even realize they’re learning prepositions! What you need: Blank paper Directions: Create a paper airplane of your choice. Find a large space either outside or inside with different objects around. Wherever the...
Jun 3, 2024 | Content Library
Poets often use rhyming words in their poetry. Practice your rhyming skills by playing Rhyming Dominoes! What you need: Scissors Laminator (optional) How to prep: Cut out the domino pieces Laminate for durability (optional) Directions: Each player takes 5 dominoes to...
