GET AN INEXPENSIVE, LAP-SIZED WHITE- BOARD and erasable markers so your child can write and draw in the car, while watching TV, or during read-alouds.
DRAW A TIMELINE of your child’s life
together. Use sequencing words such as first, next, after , and finally as you share. You can do one for everyone in the family.
ROLE-PLAYING is a great way for your child to share feelings and express emotions about everyday life at home and school, or to imagine how it feels to be on an adventure. USE HUMONGOUS WORDS! Instead of reducing your vocabulary to be more childlike when you talk to your children, mix in big words that challenge them.
USE PRINT ADS as opportunities for your child to identify and practice using
punctuation. Together, practice how to read a period, an exclamation point, or a question mark in a sentence.
COLLECT AND SAVE circulars, free magazines, newspapers, and other free print to create a story with images.
LAUGH IT UP! Telling jokes, puns, and riddles and clowning around all build humor and storytelling skills. They also boost confidence and creativity.
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Family Guide to Literacy | Grade 2
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