Handwriting cues
How you can help at home: Reinforce proper letter formation by writing lists and notes together with your child.
6 ways to encourage young writers
Follow these suggestions to encourage your child's budding writing skills.
Word family flip book
How you can help at home: Have your child create this fun flip book to practice reading.
Writing letters
How you can help at home: Writing a letter using a word-processing program helps your child build writing skills.
Activity: Family memory book
Your child can practice language arts skills as she preserves family memories.
Your third grader and language arts
Third grade is a turning point for your budding reader, who will spend less time on skills and more time working to understand the meaning of the text.
Activity: Speed spelling
How you can help at home: Try this fun word-building activity that the whole family can play.
Activity: Keeping a journal
How You can help at home: Have your child keep a journal and build reading and writing skills.
Play a matching game
How you can help at home: Try this fun game that helps students think about how words are related.
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