Comprehension

Dry Erase Graphic Organizers

Dry Erase Graphic Organizers

This activity will encourage your child to think critically after reading books, and best of all can be used over and over again! What you need: Dry erase marker Page protectors or laminator How to prep: Laminate each graphic organizer (or slip it in a page...

Book Sort

Book Sort

This activity will help your child differentiate between fiction books and non-fiction books! What you need: Scissors Glue How to prep: Cut out the Book Cover Cards. Directions: Examine each book cover and sort them into the Narrative & Expository Book SPLAT! Glue...

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...

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....

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...