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Text Evidence Detectives

Text Evidence Detectives

Comprehending a text often means knowing where to look back in the text for information. This activity will have your child put on their detective hat to be on the hunt for important information and details in the text! What you need: Crayons or colored pencils How to...

Non-Fiction Text Features I Spy

Non-Fiction Text Features I Spy

Look out for text features (captions, glossary, italics, bold print, diagrams, labels, and lots more) in your child's favorite books! What you need: Your child’s favorite non-fiction book Scissors How to prep: Print the pages Cut out the Text Feature Cards Optional:...

Connection Stems

Connection Stems

Making connections when you read will help your reading comprehension soar! What you need: Fiction book of choice How to prep: Print out the connection stems with color or without color. Cut the slips apart and fold them in half. Place them in a bag or bowl....

Main Idea vs. Theme Sort

Main Idea vs. Theme Sort

A main idea is specific to a story, while a theme is a universal lesson. Practice identifying the difference between main ideas and themes with this fun sorting activity! What you need: Scissors Glue How to prep: Cut out and laminate (optional) the cards. Directions:...

Making Connections Bookmarks

Making Connections Bookmarks

Use this bookmark to help remind you to make connections as you read! What you need: Scissors How to prep: Cut out and laminate (optional) the bookmarks. Directions: Use it to hold your place as you read!   Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child effectively utilizes...

KWL Poster Chart

KWL Poster Chart

Use this KWL Poster Chart when reading non-fiction to discuss what you KNOW, what you WANT to know, and what you've LEARNED (at the end) . What you need: Tape Laminator and dry erase marker (optional) How to prep: Print the pages. Tape together. Laminate for future...

Nature Alphabet Cards

Nature Alphabet Cards

NO DESCRIPTION!Learning Benchmarks: Primary:  Post-Primary:  Comprehensive:  *Note: WonderHere Learning Benchmarks are adopted from the Finnish Model and Benchmarks. Though WonderHere believes every child learns at their own pace and does not prescribe to grade...