You don’t have to spend a lot of money on a great literacy game.
Crafts
Instruction books great for literacy
As a child reads, he’s working toward a goal–the meal he’s creating.
Gabby valentines — download, print and send!
Fun Valentine’s cards inspired by the book Gabby.
Mother-Son bookclub part II
It’s a great example of parents taking their children’s literacy into their own hands. And anyone can do it – you can do it.
Valentine’s Day literacy activities
Use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to do some fun literacy activities.
Valentine’s Day literacy activities
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1. Think of words that rhyme and write a poem for a loved one.
2. Create personalized Valentine’s Day cards and write each other loving messages. Cut out words and letters from magazines to make them extra unique.
3. Bake Valentine’s Day cupcakes and use candy heart notes or icing to write a sweet message.
4. Play a “Valentine’s Day edition” game of Scrabble® and score double points when you spell a word about love.
5. Show yours kids you love them by reading a love-themed book together, like Clifford’s Valentine’s Day.
6. Research the meaning behind Valentine’s Day.
Holidays provide a great opportunity to incorporate creativity and imagination with fun literacy-related activities to be enjoyed individually or as a family. Benefit from literacy by spending 15 minutes a day reading, writing, playing a game or following a recipe.
Take 30 seconds for literacy this holiday
Just taking the time to focus on literacy will bring your child one step closer to enjoying reading more.
Take 30 seconds for literacy this holiday
Think about literacy. Take 30 seconds during the holidays – today – to reflect on how you can help your child become a better reader, enjoy books more and have greater access to books. Just taking the time to focus on literacy will bring your child one step closer to enjoying reading more. Here […]
Mother-Son bookclub part II
Our mother-son book club met again this week. It’s a great example of parents taking their children’s literacy into their own hands. And anyone can do it – you can do it. The boys drew, read, wrote, ate, chatted, answered quiz questions and had an amazing time. Once again, the […]
Mother-Son book club
My friend Joulie is a supermom. That needs to be said right off the bat. There is no way to live up to the things that Joulie does with her kids. And for the kids at the school. And for the neighbourhood kids. Luckily, I don’t have to be as good […]
