TipFamily circle
In busy families, together time doesn't just happen. You need to make it happen.
Creativity & Life Skills
Agnes arrested Arnold at an airport
Pass time with your child by taking turns creating alliterative sentences for each letter of the alphabet.
Reading & Writing
Zany question and answer rhymes
When caught in traffic or waiting, pose a question and ask your child to answer it in rhyme.
Creativity & Life Skills
Personal secretary
Offer your child opportunities to practice writing and spelling by asking for assistance.
Reading & Writing
Spelling test prep
Assist your child in learning weekly spelling words using this technique.
Reading & Writing
License plate letters
Cure boredom and strengthen spelling with the classic car game.
Reading & Writing
Career day
Playing this guessing game with your child might inspire her future.
Creativity & Life Skills
Who sits here?
When dinner isn’t quite ready, use this activity to give writing practice.
Reading & Writing
Give a little, gain a lot
Provide your child with plenty of opportunities to read to younger children.
Reading & Writing
Hide, seek & read
Leave notes around the house for your child and encourage her to do the same for you.
Reading & Writing
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.
Reading & Writing