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Family circle

 In busy families, together time doesn't just happen. You need to make it happen.
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Agnes arrested Arnold at an airport

 Pass time with your child by taking turns creating alliterative sentences for each letter of the alphabet.
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Zany question and answer rhymes

 When caught in traffic or waiting, pose a question and ask your child to answer it in rhyme.
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Personal secretary

 Offer your child opportunities to practice writing and spelling by asking for assistance.
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Spelling test prep

 Assist your child in learning weekly spelling words using this technique.
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License plate letters

 Cure boredom and strengthen spelling with the classic car game.
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Career day

 Playing this guessing game with your child might inspire her future.
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Use descriptive adjectives

 Encourage your child to use descriptive language.
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Who sits here?

When dinner isn’t quite ready, use this activity to give writing practice.
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Give a little, gain a lot

 Provide your child with plenty of opportunities to read to younger children.
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Hide, seek & read

 Leave notes around the house for your child and encourage her to do the same for you.
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Start a book club

 If you've got an enthusiastic reader (or would like to nurture one!), get the ball rolling with a kids' book club.
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