Activity
Letter cube
Show your child the differences between uppercase and lowercase letters.
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Think on your feet
Exercise your child's imagination by going on a storytelling walk.
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Picture stories
Spark your child’s imagination and interest in reading and creative writing.
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Build CVCs
Encourage your child to build simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words from letters.
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Word collage
Help your child make a collage made of pictures of different words that rhyme.
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CVC word riddles
Play a riddle game for words in the CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) pattern.
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Point of view
Telling a tale from another point of view stretches the imagination and enhances comprehension skills.
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Nature postcard prints
Take a walk in nature and create beautiful postcards using what you find.
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ArticleCommunication is key
Literacy skills start long before a child learns the ABCs. From day one, children are developing communication skills that will allow them to both comprehend and convey words and ideas.
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The right start to reading
Use these tips to create early literacy experiences for your child that will contribute to his success in kindergarten and beyond.
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Creating a reading-friendly home
Learning to read is one of the most important skills your child needs for school and life success. Start at home, now, to encourage growth.
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