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Build comprehension strategies

 Discuss story characters and their actions to help your child comprehend and interpret what has just been heard.
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Somewhere over the rainbow

Stretch your child's vocabulary and his acquaintance with colors with a simple box of crayons.
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Give name recognition

 When reading to your child, state the name of the author and illustrator.
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At first sight

 Find a common sight word in a book you are reading with your child and hunt for it on other pages.
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Crayons and creativity

 A blank page and crayons is all you need to get started on the creative path.
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Keep a picture journal

Encourage your child to keep a journal in words or drawings to express feelings.
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Writing that informs

 Show your child how reading and writing are useful in everyday life.
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Keep books in the home

 Show your child that books and reading are important.
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Sound swap

 Play a verbal word game with your child to improve her reading and spelling skills.
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It's all in your head

 Read simple chapter books to your child so he can create the pictures in his head.
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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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