There are many interesting ways to make reading and writing a part of summer fun. Below are activities that you and your child can do together. The activities cover many different reading and writing skills, and vary by difficulty level.

Activities

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How-To Guides Asking your child to write a how-to guide is a great way to help her present the basic facts and think about the sequencing of events. This activity builds skills in Information and Understanding.   Three-in-a-Row Knowing the difference between fact and opinion can help your child make good judgments and back up statements with evidence. If your child needs some practice in understanding the difference between fact and opinion, try playing Three-in-a-Row. This activity builds skills in Critical Analysis.   Close to Home This activity, which emphasizes character, will help your child “walk in someone else’s shoes” as she develops a fictional story about a real-life character. This activity builds skills in Literary Response and Expression.   What's in a Name? If your child is particularly interested in words and their meanings, use this activity to begin a conversation about word histories and roots. This activity builds skills in Information and Understanding.