Self-Monitoring Bookmarks

Good readers monitor, or keep track of, their reading! Encourage your child to use this Self-Monitoring Bookmark as a tool to help with metacognition (thinking about how we think). What you need: Scissors Laminator (optional) How to prep: Cut out the bookmarks (two...

Wheel of Multiple Meanings

Sometimes, the same word can have more than one meaning. This activity will help children identify the different meanings of words and practice using the words in a sentence.  What you need: Pencil How to prep: Simply print the pages Directions: Fill out each graphic...

Compare the Bears

Being able to communicate the similarities and differences between two stories is an important reading comprehension skill. Your child will enjoy reading and comparing two classic fables in this activity! What you need: Pencil How to prep: Simply print the pages...

Tea Time & Critical Think Cookies

Annotation is when a reader takes notes about what they are reading. Annotating poetry is an excellent way to make sure you understand what you are reading… it’s like reading with a pencil! Annotating is not highlighting or underlining the majority of a...

Vowel Team Stargazing

This game makes practicing vowel teams FUN! Your child will practice the following vowel teams: oa, oe, ai, ay, oi, oy, ai, ee. What you need: 2 wooden cubes (from a craft store or big box retail store)  Permanent marker  About 20 game pieces per player  1 game board...

Beginning Sounds Clip Cards

This game helps with identifying beginning sounds of common words with visual aides! What you need: Clothespins Scissors Laminator (optional) How to prep: These strips are meant to review letter sounds. There are 26 of them. Print them on cardstock and laminate them...