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Help, I'm Bored!
Fun – and Free – Ways to Help Children Improve Reading Skills
By Janine Lynn
Crazy Quips
On 20 strips of paper, record five names (i.e. George Washington), five action words (i.e. burped), five places (i.e. on the moon), and five time periods (i.e. last night). Then, have your child take a strip from each group to build crazy sentences.
Context Clues
Cover every fifth word in a story. (Post-It Notes work well.) Then, have your child read the story, using context clues to predict what the blank words might say.
Time for Tapes
Have your child read a favorite story on tape, using lots of expression. Ring a bell when it is time to turn the page. Encourage him/her to listen to the tape often, while following along in the book.
Terrific Tunes
Have your child sing favorite songs, while following along in the songbook.
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