by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 30, 2013 | Reading Activities, Writing Activities
This is a simple activity you can do with your children (3-11 years) that will strengthen their reading and writing skills. Choose a short book to read. Whether you’re reading the book to your child or they are reading to you, be sure to stop periodically and ask...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 18, 2013 | Books, Reading Activities, Writing Activities
This is a great book for ages 4-12 years. It’s written from the perspective of two ants who are searching for food. They end up in a kitchen where they encounter lots of trouble in a toaster, a garbage disposal and an electrical outlet. The illustrations are...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 21, 2011 | Activities, Grandma Camp Activities, Reading Activities, Writing Activities
Let your grandchildren create a pet rock by decorating a rock using markers, yarn, sequins, felt, and anything else you think might be interesting. It can be spooky, silly, glamorous, or alien. They can also make a house for their pet rock using a shoe box. Print out...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jan 11, 2011 | Blogroll, Reading Activities, Writing Activities
Even if your grandchildren don’t live near you, they can still share their favorite books. If your family has a blog or a website have your grandchildren write a review of a book they read recently. It will help boost their reading comprehension and writing...
by Grandma Lizzie | Nov 16, 2010 | Blogroll, Math Activities, Reading Activities, Thanksgiving Activities
These activities will keep the kids busy while you’re preparing Thanksgiving dinner. COUNTING TURKEYS Cut out nine medium or small paper (or felt) turkeys. Place them on a table or felt board. Have your child point to each one as you recite the following poems...
by Grandma Lizzie | Sep 16, 2010 | Blogroll, Reading Activities
Download the Matching Game 1. Download the word cards and cut them apart. Be sure to download 2 copies for each game set. 2. Use magazines or newspapers to find pictures that represent the words. Children can even make their own drawings on the cards. 3. Play the...
