ELA/Writing
Suggestions for the first few weeks of school:
- Write/spell first name (work on last name only if they can write first name correctly)
- Work on letter recognition and sounds (pick 5 at a time to work on)
- Practice writing alphabet letters and talk about the sound each letter makes.
- Work on rhyming (Nursery Rhymes are great for this!)
- Choose 1 or 2 activities to do each day from the Phonological Awareness and Fine Motor Skills handouts in your child's binder.
Here are some suggestions for Language Instruction:
- Most important: Read to your child every day. Give them time to read every day. There is a link to Unite for Literacy on the Students Links page that has a lot of books students can read for free.
- Reading A-Z. This site has many books for your child to read. They can also listen, read and take quizzes on all books that are listed for them.
- Alphabet flash cards (write letters on index cards) for letter and sound recognition. Your child can play Go Fish or memory with these as well.
- Sight Word practice (videos on YouTube). Practice reading the sight word sentences sheet daily. Review previously learned sight words.
Writing Ideas: Encourage your child to draw and write lists and cards.
- What are their favorite things to do in summer?
- Make a card for someone (birthday, get well, etc.).
- Write a letter to a friend or family member.