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Reading Activities for Ages 8-10

Reading Activities for Ages 8-10

 

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Rub-a-Dub Read
Create a special book for bath time.
5 Ways to Raise a Reader
Make reading part of your child's life.
Design a Dream Bedroom for Your Book Lover
Make your child's book collection an essential part of her environment.
Get the Picture
Use movies to help your child create mental models before he tackles a challenging book.
Breaking Bad Reading Habits
Nip them in the bud without discouraging your child's love of books.
10 Teachable Moments at the Library
Show your child that the library is more than just books — it’s the starting point for all kinds of interesting investigations.
Guide to Cornelia Funke's Inkheart
Use these questions to start a discussion with your child about "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke.
Get to Know an Author
Try this super summer reading project: study an author who celebrates a summer birthday.
Integrating Reading Into Everyday Life for Grades 3-5
Between 3rd and 5th grades, many kids become less interested in reading for fun. To keep your child interested, try these everyday ways to encourage a positive and fun attitude toward language.
Noisy Punctuation Game
Children will identify commas, periods, question marks, and more during this fun read-aloud activity.
Simple Pleasures
Use photography as reminder of the things in life that make us happy.
Turtle Truths
Create a special memory of shared wisdom.
Nonfiction Reading That Kids Love
by Amy Mascott
Open a newspaper for a treasure of learning opportunities.
9 Tips to Inspire Family Reading
Carving out family reading time is easier than you think and a great way for families to connect and have fun at the same time.

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