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Reading & Writing for Ages 8-10

 

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6 Ways to Encourage Young Writers
Whether your child is the next great novelist or hates putting pen to paper, use these tips to help make writing fun.
Family Riddles
My favorite color is blue like sky — which relative am I?
Food Critic Notebook
Review the food!
Cool Crosswords
Make a word puzzle!

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Design a Dream Bedroom for Your Book Lover
Make your child’s book collection an essential part of her environment.
Get to Know an Author
Try this super summer reading project: study an author who celebrates a summer birthday.
Get the Picture
Use movies to help your child create mental models before he tackles a challenging book.
Integrating Reading Into Everyday Life for Grades 3-5
Between 3rd and 5th grades, kids become less interested in reading for fun. Try these everyday ways to encourage a fun attitude toward reading.

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