Word family flip book
How you can help at home: Have your child create this fun flip book to practice reading.
Draw a story map
How you can help at home: In this activity your child sequences the beginning, middle and end of a story.
Your first grader and language arts
First graders build skills by working individually and in small guided groups, as well as listening to stories and singing songs with the whole class.
Fun ways to read with your child
You have a big influence on your child when you read together. Learn how to make the most of this special time.
Keep reading skills strong over the summer
Keep your child's reading skills from getting rusty over the break with these activities.
First grade reading tip
One simple secret for helping your first grader with reading
Golden Apple 2011 Wild Card
Not ready to hand over your iPad - or yikes, buy one? Our 2011 Golden Apple Wild Card winner - nominated by our staff - may be the next best thing for your early reader.
Activity: Accordion book fun
How you can help at home: Make a homemade book with your child and build his reading and writing skills.
Activity: Make a reading tree
How you can help at home: In this activity your child records books she has read on a reading tree.
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