LITERACY STRENGTH TRAINING

10 WAYS TO CHALLENGE YOUR CHILD’S THINKING OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

Granville Elementary Sixth Grade

Purpose for Activities

To build independence To foster literacy To engage in thought To strengthen relationships

“Don't let schooling interfere with your education.”

-Mark Twain

#1 Make Dinner

Allow your child to choose and follow a recipe…you can help when needed

#2 Watch TV… with Captions

#3 Become the GPS

Let your child map your day

#4 Create an Itinerary

#5 Table Talk… with Purpose Teach decisions making, empathy, and

character

#6 Read to Family with Expression

#7 Interpret Song Lyrics

You’d be surprised!

#8 Complete a House Project Assembling toys for siblings Painting their room Chores Fixing a bike tire

#9 Listen to Audio Books

Prescott Valley Library Listen to CD while reading along

#10 Reflect Daily

Lead with questions

Thank you!

Please email the sixth grade team with any concerns, questions, or needed clarifications.

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of

principle, stand like a rock.”-Thomas Jefferson