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Egg worksheet - divided into halves: Problem / Solution

sung to "I'm a little teapot" I'm a firefighter,Here's my hoseI put out firesAs everyone knows

Correct the sentences, find the words, what word is missing, is this real or make believe?

Template with blank lines: write your own story

Blank bingo sheet: To accompany If you Give a Mouse a Cookie

One page alphabet handout - artwork by Gay Su Pinnett and Irene C Fauntas from Phonics Lessons

Perhaps you’ve seen the movie but haven’t read the book - or the other way around. Comparing movies and books promotes critical thinking and sequencing skills. Did the movie stay true to the book? Did the actors portray the characters as you imagined them to be? Is it better to read the book before you see the movie? All of the books below either have a movie adaptation currently or one coming out in 2014. And, remember, while some books may be appropriate for younger children, the film adaptation is sometimes more appropriate for older viewers

In fourth grade, most students transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn”. Many students lose an interest in reading for fun, and may prefer comic books and magazines over other types of reading material. Silly and humorous poems, as well as books written in free verse, help remind fourth graders that words can be fun. We recommend that fourth graders start with 200 minutes the first month and increase by 50 minutes each month.

Be an exampleChildren learn by example. Let your childsee you reading whether it be a book,newspaper, cookbook, etc. Share yourpassion for reading. If you’re passionateenough about something, that passionwill spread to your children! It’s not enough just to teach our children TO read – we must teach them toLOVE to read. There are so many reasons why reading regularly with yourchild is important but it can be hard to know what to do and where to start. TOP 8 TIPSSet aside a time and placePick a spot at home that’s comfortable,quiet and with good lighting. Encourageyour child to read in that area bythemselves, with friends or with you.5Read aloudSet aside 20 minutes every day to readaloud to your child. Make it fun andexciting! Read with character voices tomake it engaging. The more engagedthey are, the more value children willplace on books and reading.FOR GETTING YOUR CHILD TO READING2Visit the library oftenGive your child the opportunity toexplore different books and help thempick out books that fit their reading leveland match their interests.3Listen to storiesFind stories that you can listen to onlineor check out some audio books fromyour library. Listen to the books together,in the car, or have it in the backgroundduring playtime.6Play reading gamesHelp you child find appropriate readingand word games online. Download andprint fun crossword puzzles, wordsearches, riddles and do them together.7Have LOTS of books at homeKeep plenty of reading material in yourhome, including books, magazines, comicbooks, and newspapers. Keep books bythe bed, in the bathroom, and in theplayroom.4 Read…