Literacy Throughout the Home
Your household is your child’s first classroom! With a little imagination and a lot of questions, you can use everyday objects and routines to sharpen your child’s literacy skills.
In the Living Room Living room activities can strengthen both literacy skills and family bonds. Place a wide variety of books on shelves, in baskets, and on tables, in easy reach of your child. Gather as a family to tell stories, share memories, play charades, act out plays, or play board or card games. Screen time is best when viewed together and used as an opportunity to discuss what you are watching. In the Kitchen For many families, the kitchen is the hub of the home. Use the hours spent here to practice literacy with your child. Place magnetic letters, words, or notepads on the refrig- erator for writing and wordplay. Read cookbooks to plan meals; write shopping lists; and unpack and sort groceries while putting them away. Describe kitchen tools and appliances and demonstrate how they are used.
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Family Guide to Literacy | Grade 2
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