Read a book with your child and then encourage them to take on the role of the character through dress up and play.
Prompt them to talk or write about the decisions that went into selecting and recreating that character. (continue reading)
Play your child's favorite song or sing it together. Encourage your child through prompts to talk, draw, or write about how they think and feel about the song. (continue reading)
Encourage children to share their thinking about reading in creative ways. Guide them with general prompts in order to have them think about themes, characters, genre, and connections to their own life, the world, and other texts. (continue reading)
"Shared writing" gives young children the chance to do some writing while you fill in the rest. Here is how you can engage in shared writing with your child at home. (continue reading)
The only joy greater than reading a good book, perhaps, is writing your own. Read this tip of how you can help your child create their own book. (continue reading)
