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Story Wheel

Story Wheel

by Grandma Lizzie | Feb 15, 2021 | Learning Activities, 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...
Rhyme Time Game

Rhyme Time Game

by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 19, 2020 | Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Reading Activities

Rhyming words can help children become better readers and spellers. They can hear patterns and begin to see and hear word families (rat, bat, cat, fat). This is an easy game that can be played anywhere: in the car, walking, laying in bed. You begin by saying “ I’m...
Accordion Fold Book

Accordion Fold Book

by Grandma Lizzie | Jan 24, 2011 | Learning Activities, Reading Activities, Writing Activities

Grandparents can help their grandchildren learn to read or become better readers by: 1. Having books available when they come to visit and encouraging them to explore books. 2. Reading together and talking about what you’re reading. 3. Make reading a pleasure and show...
Fun Family Reading Ideas

Fun Family Reading Ideas

by Grandma Lizzie | Jun 24, 2010 | Learning Activities, Reading Activities

Great ideas from the National PTA, to help your child learn to read or become a better reader. 1. License to read. On car trips, make it a game to point out and read license plates, billboards, and interesting road signs. 2. Better than TV. Swap evening TV for a good...
Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague

Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague

by Grandma Lizzie | Aug 13, 2009 | Books, Learning Activities, Reading Activities, Writing Activities

This is a humorous story written from the perspective of a dog that is sent to obedience school by his owner Mrs. LaRue. He writes letters to her each day trying to convince her that he needs to come home. The illustrations show that he is really living the life of...
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