There are always two sides to an important issue. So build a Debate Book!
Applications can look daunting to children. But filling out forms can be a great learning experience for kids. Here's how to give your child some formal training.
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16 Ways to Bring Books Alive
There are many ways to have your child respond to literature, including discussion, written expression, arts and crafts, and drama.
Practice Storytelling with a Plot Potluck!
Think of this as a potluck. But instead of bringing a chicken casserole, everyone brings an idea. Remember the old "I'm going on a trip" game where participants took turns adding on items they would take on a trip? This game offers a different spin, by building a story in a similar fashion.
Make an Apostrophe Collage
How can you help you child get control of this puny but powerful punctuation mark? Here's a creative and engaging activity to get your child on track with that pesky little line.
Create a Comic Strip
Communicating using the written word doesn't have to be tough! It can be as simple as telling a story, as rudimentary as writing a wish list, or as fun as composing a comic strip.
Guess My Rock!
There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.
Build Vocabulary by Breaking it Down!
But in order to broaden your child’s vocabulary knowledge, they'll need to look beyond just the definition. Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.
Make a Progress Portfolio
To help your child turn a critical eye to his own school performance, and motivate him to take responsibility for tackling his academic challenges, make a progress portfolio!
Make an ALL ABOUT ME! Book
Kids love talking about themselves - their likes, their dislikes, and details about everything in between. Spark their interest in writing with a mini-book about their favorite subject - them!
Build a Debate Book
There are always two sides to an important issue. So build a Debate Book!
Bring Ancient History to Life
Imagine shopping at the Forum in Ancient Greece, or being entertained by gladiators in the Roman Coliseum or sailing along the Nile. One way to help your child reach such distant lands is by creating a travel brochure and treasure map!
