The reading-writing connection
Though they're often taught separately, reading and writing are inherently linked. Learn how you can help your fourth through eighth grader connect these crucial skills.
Writing letters
How you can help at home: Writing a letter using a word-processing program helps your child build writing skills.
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.
Cause and effect game
How you can help at home: In this activity your child learns about cause and effect.
Play a matching game
How you can help at home: Try this fun game that helps students think about how words are related.
Create a comic book
How you can help at home: Your child will learn to create his own family comic book. This activity builds writing and computer skills.
Write a "Diamante Poem"
How you can help at home: Have your child write a line poem in the shape of a diamond.
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