Start telling a story to your child. Have him or her write an ending for it.
It’s the birthday of Samuel Morse. Have family members send messages to each other in Morse Code.
Use a toothpick dipped in lemon juice or milk to write a message to your child. To decipher, hold the paper up to a light bulb.
Review spelling or vocabulary words with your child. Challenge yourselves to use them in conversation as often as possible this week.
Take a “trip” to another country. Help your child go online to find out what life is like for school children there.
When your child is struggling, remind him or her how they have handled tough situations in the past.
Look through catalogs or magazines with your child for pictures containing 90-degree angles. Create a collage of these angles.
Watch a different kind of TV program with your child, such as a
documentary or a nature show. Talk about what you learned.
Together, write a poem about your family. Start each line with a letter from the word FAMILY.
Look for ways to involve your child in your hobbies. For example, if you are a runner, take your child for a short jog.
Have your child draw an upside-down picture today.
Tell your child about the best and worst parts of your day. Ask about theirs.
Ask your child “what if” questions. “What if it never rained? What if everyone had the same name?”
Ask your child “what if” questions. “What if it never rained?” “What if
everyone had the same name?”
Review fire safety today. What should your child do in case of a fire?
Teach him or her an escape route from the bedroom.
Review fire safety today. What should your child do in case of a fire? Teach him or her an escape route from their bedroom.
Brainstorm ways your family could help beautify your neighborhood.
Brainstorm ways your family could help beautify your neighborhood.
Help your child mark off inches on the side of a clear, straight-sided
jar. Set it outside. See how many inches of rain you get in one week.
Help your child mark off inches on the side of a clear, straight-sided jar. Set it outside. See how many inches of rain you get in one week.