Letters & reading
1st gradeReading Punctuation with Expression
Use end punctuation as a cue for spoken meaning. We found it. and We found it! can sound different.
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Letters & reading. Page 2. Practical activities for children ages 3–8: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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2nd gradeDescribing a Character with Evidence
Support an idea about a character with a story detail. A character who returns a lost toy may be acting thoughtfully.
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1st gradeChoosing a Just-Right Shared Reading Challenge
Adjust a reading activity without treating a child’s pace as a race. A familiar animal topic can reduce the effort of understanding new print.
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PreschoolReading Environmental Print on a Neighborhood Walk
Notice that everyday signs carry predictable messages. A STOP sign carries a message in a specific setting.
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2nd gradeTurning a Favorite Fact into a Two-Sentence Report
Organize one observed fact and one supporting detail. The leaf has veins. I can see a line down the middle.
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KindergartenWordless Picture Books for Storytelling Practice
Build a coherent spoken story from a sequence of illustrations. A dropped mitten can connect two neighboring pictures.
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