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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Seek Out Sequence Words This activity helps your child understand sequence by focusing on important sequence words. This activity builds skills in Information and Understanding.   Find the Facts This activity helps your child develop a sense of the difference between facts and opinions. This activity builds skills in Critical Analysis.   Behind the Back This activity, emphasizing character, is a game that hides the identity of a character from one player; she must ask questions of the other players in order to determine who the character is. This activity builds skills in Literary Response and Expression.   Pictures Worth a Thousand Words This activity helps your child build observation skills through looking at and discussing photo albums and art books. This activity builds skills in Literary Response and Expression and Critical Analysis.