The Zoo Stories: Imagining Animals at Night
Is your child a budding writer? Or does he hit a wall when starting a writing assignment? Here's a fun exercise that turns a Saturday trip to the local zoo into an all-out writing frenzy.
Be a Roving Reporter!
Snapping photos, filming videos, and writing blogs-- predominantly visual activities -- are the most common ways to share experiences, while iPods help kids, and parents, tune people out. Why not help your teen use the gadget to connect with others?
Snack on Some Sweet Raisin Numbers!
Turn snack time into math time! Here's a sweet activity that your preschooler can do to get both his nutrients and his numbers by making raisin numbers. It's an easy, at-home activity that'll reinforce his number recognition, improve his fine motor skills, and satisfy his appetite.
I, Too, Have a Dream...
Just like Martin Luther King Jr., your child has dreams for the future too. Invite her to craft dream cloud magnets to display her hopes for the future!
Design a Diorama!
Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by designing and detailing a diorama. Your child will be practicing two and three dimensional thinking, plus the essential language arts skill of constructing a narrative!
Fill in the Blanks Fun
This fill-in-the-blanks game is a little like Mad Libs, but for emerging writers. Get ready for some silly sentences!
Everyday Darwin: Create a Nature Journal
Take advantage of the summer weather and accompany your teen on an adventure in species mapping. Here's an activity that gives tips on creating a Darwin-esque nature journal and tracking a native plant or animal species.
Make an ID Card for your Pet!
People have identification cards, why not pets? Make an ID card for your family pet, a fun activity that also gives your child some writing practice.
Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
This activity allows your child to translate what he observes around him into a beautiful poem. Plus, the process will sharpen his awareness that words hold meaning and are a way of expressing himself.
The Cause and Effect Card Game
Looking for an indoor game with a lot of learning? Here's a fun card game that quizzes your child on cause-and-effect relationships, with a pinch of creative thinking thrown in!
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