Comprehensive

Caption That

Caption That

This activity will have your child using personification and synecdoche like a PRO! PERSONIFICATION refers to a figure of speech when the writer or speaker gives an animal or object human-like traits to convey a specific idea. Example Sentence: The floor groaned under...

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....

Context Clues Bingo

Context Clues Bingo

Practice context clues with a fun game of BINGO! What you need: Bingo tokens Scissors How to prep: Cut out and laminate (optional) the Calling Cards. Directions: After listening to each Calling Card read aloud, the child must figure out the meaning of the bold and...

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...

Antonyms Go Fish

Antonyms Go Fish

This fun rendition on Go Fish will help your child practice opposites, known as antonyms! What you need: Go Fish Game Cards How to prep: Cut out and laminate (optional) the bookmarks. Directions: In a group of 2-4 players, shuffle the cards and deal each player 5...

Summarizing Graphic Organizer

Summarizing Graphic Organizer

This vibrant graphic organizer will help your child organize their thoughts about a book they've read! What you need: Favorite fiction or nonfiction text How to prep: Laminate for future use with an expo marker (optional). Directions: Summarize the text you read by...

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...