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Week 1 : All about meReading 30 min
New: closed syllables This week: closed syllables. A short vowel shut in by consonants, often two together: tr-i-p, st-a-m-p. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: trip, stamp, crust and blend. Your child finds a closed syllables word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
My life so far Write a paragraph that tells three events from your timeline in order. A paragraph has a topic sentence, three or four sentences that tell more, and an ending sentence. Your child indents the first line. Math 30 min
Making ten to add 9 + 6: take 1 from the 6 to make 10, then add the 5 left: 15. Do 8 + 5 and 9 + 7 the same way. Your child explains each one aloud as they go. Science 15 min
Observe and infer Look at a footprint, a chewed leaf or a crumb trail. Write what you observe, then what you think happened. Your child writes what they did, what they saw, and what they think it means, in a science notebook. Social studies 20 min
A timeline of my life Draw a line across a long strip of paper and mark six events from your life so far, in order, with the age at each. Your child writes a short caption under each mark. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Priya Moves Away Read “Priya Moves Away” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. Before reading, look at the title and the first page and ask: what do you think this story is about? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Spell words with closed syllables Say a word: shelf, clock, drift and plump. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight closed syllables words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Changed and the same Write a paragraph about how you have changed and how you have stayed the same. A paragraph has a topic sentence, three or four sentences that tell more, and an ending sentence. Your child indents the first line. Math 30 min
Doubles and near doubles Say the doubles to 10 + 10 as fast as you can. Then use them: 7 + 8 is 7 + 7 and one more. Do six near doubles together. Science 15 min
A detailed drawing Draw a flower or a shell slowly, labeling every part you can see, with a measurement in inches. Your child draws a labeled diagram of today's science and writes a sentence under it. Social studies 20 min
How I have changed Compare a baby photo or drawing with now: list three ways you have changed and two ways you have stayed the same. Talk about which changes came from growing and which from learning. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Goodbye, Waffles Read “Goodbye, Waffles” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
closed syllables in sentences Read the closed syllables words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “their” and “these”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
I am good at Write a paragraph about something you are good at and how you learned it. A paragraph has a topic sentence, three or four sentences that tell more, and an ending sentence. Your child indents the first line. Math 30 min
Subtracting by thinking of adding For 14 − 6, think 6 + what makes 14? Eight. Do 13 − 5, 16 − 9 and 12 − 7 the same way. Check each answer by adding back. Science 15 min
Same object, two eyes Two people each write three details about the same object, then compare: what did each one notice that the other missed? Your child writes a guess about why it happened, and how they could test the guess. Social studies 20 min
Things I am good at Make a list of five things you are good at and one thing you are still learning. Ask a grown-up to add one thing they see you do well. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Ugly Duckling Read “The Ugly Duckling” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: The Moon Follows Me Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask: who was in the story, and what happened? Writing 20 min
My goal Write a paragraph about your goal for this year and the steps you will take. A paragraph has a topic sentence, three or four sentences that tell more, and an ending sentence. Your child indents the first line. Math 30 min
Fact families Write the four facts of a family: 6 + 7 = 13, 7 + 6 = 13, 13 − 6 = 7, 13 − 7 = 6. Make three more families from dice rolls. Science 15 min
Magnify and compare Compare salt and sugar up close, with a magnifying glass if you have one. Write two ways they differ. Your child writes two facts they found out and one question still left. Social studies 20 min
A goal for this year Pick one thing to get better at this year and write the steps you will take. Put it somewhere you will see it, and check it at the end of each quarter. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Dumpling Takes the Lead Read “Dumpling Takes the Lead” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. Afterward, ask: who was your favorite in the story, and why? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: The Little Lantern Reread “The Little Lantern”. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “their” and “these”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Check the paragraph Reread one paragraph from this week and add an ending sentence if it needs one. A paragraph has a topic sentence, three or four sentences that tell more, and an ending sentence. Your child indents the first line. Math 30 min
Fact fluency check Do two minutes of mixed facts within 20 and count how many are right. Circle the slow facts to practice next week. Science 15 min
A science notebook page Set up a notebook page with a date, a question, a drawing and what you noticed, for something in the yard. Your child explains today's science to someone at home, then writes it down in three sentences. Social studies 20 min
A poster about me Make a poster with your name, a drawing of you, your timeline and your goal. Present it to the family in one minute. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Eeyore's Birthday Read “Eeyore's Birthday” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Week 2 : My five sensesReading 30 min
New: silent e This week: silent e. The e at the end makes the vowel say its name: a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: brave, shine, stone and flute. Your child finds a silent e word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
A detailed object Write a paragraph describing one object so well that someone could pick it out of a pile. Details let a reader see, hear and feel. Your child adds at least two sense words or exact words (not 'nice' or 'big') to each paragraph. Math 30 min
Pairs or one left Make groups of 8, 11 and 14 counters and put them in pairs. Which have one left over? Even has no partner missing; odd has one alone. Science 20 min
Describe it like a scientist Pick five objects and describe each one using every sense that is safe: color, texture, sound, smell. Write the words in a chart, one row for each object. Social studies 15 min
A family map Draw your family as a web: you in the middle, the people closest to you around you, and how each one is connected. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Hum Under My Hand Read “Hum Under My Hand” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Spell words with silent e Say a word: plane, smile, globe and prune. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight silent e words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Exact words Write five plain words, like good and big, and an exact word to use for each instead. Details let a reader see, hear and feel. Your child adds at least two sense words or exact words (not 'nice' or 'big') to each paragraph. Math 30 min
Even is a double Show that 12 is 6 + 6 and 10 is 5 + 5. Can 9 be written as a double? Write each even number to 20 as a double. Science 20 min
Hard, soft, bendy Test a spoon, a sponge, a pencil and a rubber band: which are hard, soft, bendy or stretchy? Sort them, then add three more objects to the chart. Social studies 15 min
Family then and now Ask a grown-up how family life has changed since they were your age: chores, games, school and how they got around. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Princess and the Pea Read “The Princess and the Pea” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
silent e in sentences Read the silent e words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “those” and “upon”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Taste and smell Write a paragraph about tasting with your nose held, using sense words. Details let a reader see, hear and feel. Your child adds at least two sense words or exact words (not 'nice' or 'big') to each paragraph. Math 30 min
The ones place tells Look at the last digit: 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 mean even. Sort 23, 40, 57, 68 and 91. Then sort the page numbers on five pages of a book. Science 20 min
Taste needs smell Hold your nose and taste a slice of apple and a slice of potato. Can you tell them apart? Let go of your nose and taste again. Write what changed. Social studies 15 min
Families help Write three ways people in your family help each other, and one way you could help more. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Bremen Town Musicians Read “The Bremen Town Musicians” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: Ruby and the Rainy Picnic Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask: where did the story happen? How do you know? Writing 20 min
The best material Write a paragraph about which material soaked up the most water, with details. Details let a reader see, hear and feel. Your child adds at least two sense words or exact words (not 'nice' or 'big') to each paragraph. Math 30 min
Skip count by 2s Count by 2s to 40, then from 1 by 2s: 1, 3, 5. Those are the odd numbers. Color the even numbers on a hundreds chart. Science 20 min
Best material for the job Talk about why a raincoat is made of plastic and a towel of cloth. Test which materials soak up water: paper towel, foil, cloth, plastic bag. Social studies 15 min
Families around the town Talk about how families you know are different and alike: size, where they live, what they do together. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Fox and the Crow Read “The Fox and the Crow” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: The Moon Follows Me Reread “The Moon Follows Me” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “those” and “upon”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Swap a word Reread a paragraph from this week and swap two plain words for exact ones. Details let a reader see, hear and feel. Your child adds at least two sense words or exact words (not 'nice' or 'big') to each paragraph. Math 30 min
Odd and even game Roll two dice and add. Even sum: one player gets a point; odd sum: the other. Play to 10 and talk about which came up more. Science 20 min
Senses that protect us List ways your senses keep you safe, like smelling smoke or hearing a car. Draw one and write how the sense helps. Social studies 15 min
A family interview Interview a family member with three questions you write first, and write their answers. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Stone Soup Read “Stone Soup” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Week 3 : Seeing and hearingReading 30 min
New: ai, ay and a_e This week: ai, ay and a_e. Long a is spelled ai in the middle (rain), ay at the end (tray), or a_e (cake). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: rain, tray, cake and paint. Your child finds a ai, ay and a_e word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
High and low Write about high and low sounds, using because and so. Joining words link two short sentences into one longer one. Your child joins at least two pairs of sentences in each piece. Math 30 min
Bundle tens Bundle 47 straws or sticks into tens with rubber bands. How many tens? How many ones? Do the same with 63 and 80. Science 20 min
Pitch: high and low Stretch a rubber band over a box and pluck it tight, then loose. Which sound is higher? Try a short and a long band, and write what you notice. Social studies 15 min
Jobs and why List the jobs that keep your home running, and write why each one matters. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Lulu the Lanternfish Lights Up Read “Lulu the Lanternfish Lights Up” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. Before reading, look at the title and the first page and ask: what do you think this story is about? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Spell words with ai, ay and a_e Say a word: stay, grape, snail and clay. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight ai, ay and a_e words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Sound travels Write two sentences about the string telephone, then join them with and. Joining words link two short sentences into one longer one. Your child joins at least two pairs of sentences in each piece. Math 30 min
Tens and ones on a mat Show 56, 29 and 70 with base-ten blocks on a place value mat. Write each one as tens + ones: 50 + 6. Science 20 min
Sound travels Put your ear on a table while someone taps the far end, then listen through the air. Which is louder? Make a string telephone from two cups and a long string. Social studies 15 min
Paid and unpaid work Talk about the difference between work people are paid for and work done at home for free. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Why Is the Sky Blue? Read “Why Is the Sky Blue?” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
ai, ay and a_e in sentences Read the ai, ay and a_e words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “us” and “use”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Bouncing light Write about the mirror and light, using but at least once. Joining words link two short sentences into one longer one. Your child joins at least two pairs of sentences in each piece. Math 30 min
Same number, new look Show 34 as 3 tens and 4 ones, then as 2 tens and 14 ones. Is it the same number? Find two ways to show 51. Science 20 min
Mirrors bounce light Use a mirror to bounce a spot of sunlight or flashlight light onto a wall. Bounce it around a corner with two mirrors. Social studies 15 min
A fair job chart Make a job chart for a week that shares the work fairly, and explain how you decided. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Little Lantern Read “The Little Lantern” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. Afterward, ask your child to tell the story back to you: first, next, last. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: The Bear Who Could Not Sleep Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask your child to tell it back: what happened first, next and last? Writing 20 min
Shadows Write a paragraph about shadows near and far, using so. Joining words link two short sentences into one longer one. Your child joins at least two pairs of sentences in each piece. Math 30 min
10 more, 10 less On the hundreds chart, find 43, then 10 more and 10 less. What changed, and what stayed? Do it for five more numbers. Science 20 min
Shadows and objects Shine a flashlight on a toy from near and from far. How does the shadow change? Draw the shadows and label which was near. Social studies 15 min
Time for a job Time how long three of your jobs take, and add the minutes up. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Timer teach.peabody.kids/timer Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Thread That Glowed Read “The Thread That Glowed” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: Ruby and the Rainy Picnic Reread “Ruby and the Rainy Picnic” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “us” and “use”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Join them Write four short sentences about light, then join them into two longer ones. Joining words link two short sentences into one longer one. Your child joins at least two pairs of sentences in each piece. Math 30 min
Place value check Your child says the value of each digit in 38, 85 and 60. Then makes the biggest and smallest number from the digits 4 and 7. Science 20 min
Clear, cloudy, blocked Shine a flashlight through clear plastic, wax paper and cardboard. Sort them by how much light gets through. Write which material would make the best window shade. Social studies 15 min
Job well done At the end of the week, check the chart: which jobs got done, and what would you change? Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Magic Paintbrush Read “The Magic Paintbrush” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Week 4 : Rules and getting alongReading 30 min
New: ee, ea, e and y This week: ee, ea, e and y. Long e is spelled ee (green), ea (beach), e at the end (we), or y at the end of a longer word (happy). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: green, beach, we and happy. Your child finds a ee, ea, e and y word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Rule or law Answer in full: what is the difference between a rule and a law? A full answer turns the question into the start of the sentence: "Why do we have laws? We have laws because..." Then it gives a reason and an example. Math 30 min
Ten tens make a hundred Line up ten tens to make a flat of 100. Count by tens to check. How many tens are in 300? Science 15 min
Properties A property is something you can observe, like color, size, texture or weight. Sort ten objects by one property. Your child writes what they did, what they saw, and what they think it means, in a science notebook. Social studies 20 min
Rules and laws A rule is for a home or a game; a law is for everyone in a town, state or country. Name three of each. Write why one of the laws keeps people safe. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Read “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. Before reading, look at the title and the first page and ask: what do you think this story is about? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Spell words with ee, ea, e and y Say a word: sweet, dream, she and penny. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight ee, ea, e and y words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
A broken rule Answer in full: what should happen when someone breaks a rule at home? A full answer turns the question into the start of the sentence: "Why do we have laws? We have laws because..." Then it gives a reason and an example. Math 30 min
Building three digits Build 243, 506 and 380 with base-ten blocks or drawings of squares, lines and dots. Read each number aloud to a grown-up. Science 15 min
Sort, then sort again Sort the same ten objects a second way, by a different property, and write both rules. Your child draws a labeled diagram of today's science and writes a sentence under it. Social studies 20 min
When rules are broken Talk about what happens when a rule is broken at home and when a law is broken in a town. Discuss why the result should fit what happened. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Emperor's New Clothes Read “The Emperor's New Clothes” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
ee, ea, e and y in sentences Read the ee, ea, e and y words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “very” and “wash”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Rights Answer in full: what is one right and one responsibility a child has? A full answer turns the question into the start of the sentence: "Why do we have laws? We have laws because..." Then it gives a reason and an example. Math 30 min
Expanded form Write 243 as 200 + 40 + 3. Then write 615 and 702 the same way. What does the zero in 702 tell you? Science 15 min
Natural or made Sort objects into made by nature and made by people, and talk about any that are hard to decide. Your child writes a guess about why it happened, and how they could test the guess. Social studies 20 min
Rights and responsibilities A right is something you are free to do; a responsibility is something you should do. List two of each for a child at home. Talk about how they go together. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Goblins on Good Behavior Read “Goblins on Good Behavior” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. Afterward, ask your child to tell the story back to you: first, next, last. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: Duck Says Sorry Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask: what was your favorite page, and why? Writing 20 min
Is it fair Answer in full: what makes a rule fair? Give an example. A full answer turns the question into the start of the sentence: "Why do we have laws? We have laws because..." Then it gives a reason and an example. Math 30 min
Number names Write 365 in words: three hundred sixty-five. Then read and write two more. Say a number; your child writes it with digits. Science 15 min
A sorting chart Make a chart of objects with columns for what each is made of and whether it floats or sinks. Your child writes two facts they found out and one question still left. Social studies 20 min
A fair rule Test a rule with three questions: is it fair, is it clear, does it keep people safe? Try the questions on a family rule and on a made-up silly rule. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Dog in the Manger Read “The Dog in the Manger” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: The Bear Who Could Not Sleep Reread “The Bear Who Could Not Sleep” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “very” and “wash”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
My game's rules Write the four rules of the game you made, each as a full sentence. A full answer turns the question into the start of the sentence: "Why do we have laws? We have laws because..." Then it gives a reason and an example. Math 30 min
Place value worksheet Do a place value sheet for three-digit numbers. Check two answers with blocks. Science 15 min
Classify animals Sort ten animals into groups, like fur, feathers or scales, and write your rule for each group. Your child explains today's science to someone at home, then writes it down in three sentences. Social studies 20 min
Rules for a new game Invent a simple game with four written rules. Play it, then fix any rule that didn't work. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Mavis and the Greedy Mayor Read “Mavis and the Greedy Mayor” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. Afterward, ask: has anything like this happened to you? How was it the same, or different? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Week 5 : Weather watchReading 30 min
New: i_e, igh, y and ie This week: i_e, igh, y and ie. Long i is spelled i_e (slide), igh (night), y at the end (sky) or ie (pie). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: slide, night, sky and pie. Your child finds a i_e, igh, y and ie word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Reading the thermometer Write what you did to read the thermometer, using time-order words. Time-order words (first, next, then, after that, finally) move a reader through events. Your child uses at least three in each piece. Math 30 min
Count by 5s Count by 5s to 100 while clapping, then point to each number on the hundreds chart. What pattern do the ones digits make? Science 20 min
A thermometer Read a thermometer (or a weather report) in the morning and the afternoon, and write both numbers. Which was warmer, and by how many degrees? Social studies 15 min
A home safety check Walk through your home with a grown-up and check smoke alarms, the first aid kit and where the exits are. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Marit and the Storm Pony Read “Marit and the Storm Pony” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. Before reading, look at the title and the first page and ask: what do you think this story is about? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Spell words with i_e, igh, y and ie Say a word: bright, tie, fly and prize. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight i_e, igh, y and ie words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Making a rain gauge Write how you made a rain gauge, step by step. Time-order words (first, next, then, after that, finally) move a reader through events. Your child uses at least three in each piece. Math 30 min
Count by 10s from anywhere Count by 10s from 7: 7, 17, 27, all the way to 97. Then count by 10s from 130 to 230. Science 20 min
A rain gauge Make a rain gauge from a straight-sided jar with a ruler taped on the side, and set it outside. Check it after each rain this week. Social studies 15 min
Emergency steps Talk about what to do in an emergency, and practice saying a grown-up's phone number out loud until you know it by heart. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The North Wind and the Sun Read “The North Wind and the Sun” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
i_e, igh, y and ie in sentences Read the i_e, igh, y and ie words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “which” and “why”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Watching the wind Write what the wind did over three days, in order. Time-order words (first, next, then, after that, finally) move a reader through events. Your child uses at least three in each piece. Math 30 min
Count by 100s Count by 100s to 1,000, then from 50: 150, 250, 350. Show a few with hundred flats. Science 20 min
Wind speed Watch flags, trees and smoke to judge the wind: calm, a breeze, or strong wind. Make a three-row chart and fill it each day. Social studies 15 min
Safe online Talk about rules for screens: ask before clicking, never share your name or where you live, and tell a grown-up if something feels wrong. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Rain's Long Trip Read “Rain's Long Trip” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: Mrs. Hedgehog's Umbrella Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask: who was in the story, and what happened? Writing 20 min
The week's weather Write a weather report for the week, from Monday to Friday. Time-order words (first, next, then, after that, finally) move a reader through events. Your child uses at least three in each piece. Math 30 min
Nickels and dimes Count a pile of nickels by 5s and a pile of dimes by 10s. Which pile is worth more? Science 20 min
Weather data Fill in a chart of the week's temperature, sky, rain and wind. Make a bar graph of how many days were sunny, cloudy or rainy. Social studies 15 min
Bike and road safety Practice the rules for riding a bike or scooter: a helmet, hand signals, and stopping at corners. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Mrs. Hedgehog's Umbrella Read “Mrs. Hedgehog's Umbrella” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. Afterward, ask: who was your favorite in the story, and why? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: Duck Says Sorry Reread “Duck Says Sorry” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “which” and “why”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Storm safety steps Write the steps your family takes in a storm, in order. Time-order words (first, next, then, after that, finally) move a reader through events. Your child uses at least three in each piece. Math 30 min
Skip count on a number line Jump by 5s on a number line from 0 to 50, then by 10s from 0 to 100. Your child says each landing number. Science 20 min
Storm safety Talk about what to do in a thunderstorm or a big storm: go inside, stay away from windows, listen to grown-ups. Write three safety steps for your home. Social studies 15 min
A safety guide Write a short safety guide for a younger child: three rules and why each one matters. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Why Do We Have Seasons? Read “Why Do We Have Seasons?” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Week 6 : Sun and shadeReading 30 min
New: oa, ow, o_e and o This week: oa, ow, o_e and o. Long o is spelled oa (float), ow (snow), o_e (stove) or o at the end (go). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: float, snow, stove and go. Your child finds a oa, ow, o_e and o word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Dark and light cloth Write why you think the dark cloth got hotter than the white one. To explain, a writer tells what happened and why, using because and so. Your child writes what they saw and their best reason for it. Math 30 min
Which is more Build 452 and 425 with blocks. Which is more, and how can you tell by the hundreds and tens? Compare 318 and 381 the same way. Science 20 min
Which gets hotter Put a dark cloth and a white cloth in the sun for an hour, then feel each. Write which got hotter and a guess why. Social studies 15 min
Ways to listen Practice listening: one person talks for a minute, the other repeats back the main idea. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: From the Sun to the Pedals Read “From the Sun to the Pedals” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Spell words with oa, ow, o_e and o Say a word: toast, glow, hope and so. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight oa, ow, o_e and o words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Melting Explain what made the chocolate melt and what happened when it cooled. To explain, a writer tells what happened and why, using because and so. Your child writes what they saw and their best reason for it. Math 30 min
The signs The open side of > or < faces the bigger number. Write 607 > 599 and 230 < 302. Make three of your own. Science 20 min
Heating changes things Watch what sun or warm water does to chocolate, crayon bits and an ice cube. Sort the changes: melted, softened, or stayed the same. Social studies 15 min
Disagreeing kindly Practice saying "I see it differently because..." about a small choice, like the best fruit. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Elephant's Child Read “The Elephant's Child” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
oa, ow, o_e and o in sentences Read the oa, ow, o_e and o words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “wish” and “work”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Can't change back Explain why baked bread can't change back into dough. To explain, a writer tells what happened and why, using because and so. Your child writes what they saw and their best reason for it. Math 30 min
Order three numbers Put 709, 790 and 97 in order from smallest to biggest. Then do it with 444, 404 and 440. Science 20 min
Can it change back Let the melted chocolate cool. Did it change back? Talk about which changes can be undone. Write one change that can be undone and one that cannot, like baked bread. Social studies 15 min
Making it right Talk about how to make things right after a mistake: say what happened, say sorry, and offer a fix. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: How the Camel Got His Hump Read “How the Camel Got His Hump” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: Why Is the Sky Blue? Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask: where did the story happen? How do you know? Writing 20 min
My shade Explain why your shade design kept the toy cool. To explain, a writer tells what happened and why, using because and so. Your child writes what they saw and their best reason for it. Math 30 min
Biggest number game Each player draws three cards from 0 to 9 and makes the biggest number. The biggest wins. Play five rounds and write each compare with > or <. Science 20 min
Design a cool spot Design a shade for a toy from paper, cloth or foil, and test which keeps it coolest. Draw your best design and label the materials. Social studies 15 min
Feelings and actions Write about a time you felt left out and what someone did, or could have done, to help. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Odile and the Fizzy Cup Read “Odile and the Fizzy Cup” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: Mrs. Hedgehog's Umbrella Reread “Mrs. Hedgehog's Umbrella” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “wish” and “work”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Sun safety Explain to a younger child why sunscreen and hats matter. To explain, a writer tells what happened and why, using because and so. Your child writes what they saw and their best reason for it. Math 30 min
Comparing worksheet Do a comparing three-digit numbers sheet. Read two answers aloud: 512 is greater than 498. Science 20 min
Protecting skin Talk about how sunscreen, hats and shade protect skin from strong sun. Make a sun safety checklist for the door. Social studies 15 min
A friendship guide Write five tips for being a good friend and share them with someone. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Why Is the Ocean Salty? Read “Why Is the Ocean Salty?” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Week 7 : Day and nightReading 30 min
New: ew, ue and u_e This week: ew, ue and u_e. The long u and oo sound is spelled ew (new), ue (blue) or u_e (cube). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: new, blue, cube and flew. Your child finds a ew, ue and u_e word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Shadow lengths Write a paragraph about your shadow measurements, with the numbers. Facts can be counted or measured. Your child puts at least one number in each piece and says where it came from. Math 30 min
Tens then ones 34 + 25: add the tens (30 + 20 = 50), then the ones (4 + 5 = 9): 59. Do 42 + 36 and 51 + 27. Science 20 min
Shadow through the day Stand a stick in the ground and mark the end of its shadow three times in one day. Measure each shadow and write when it was longest. Social studies 15 min
How groups decide List ways groups decide: one leader, taking turns, talking until all agree, or voting. Write one good thing about each. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Moon's Night Off Read “The Moon's Night Off” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. Before reading, look at the title and the first page and ask: what do you think this story is about? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Spell words with ew, ue and u_e Say a word: glue, mule, chew and true. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight ew, ue and u_e words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Day and night Write a paragraph that explains why we have day and night. Facts can be counted or measured. Your child puts at least one number in each piece and says where it came from. Math 30 min
Jumps on a number line On an open number line, start at 46 and jump 30, then 8: 46 + 38 = 84. Do 57 + 25 the same way. Science 20 min
Earth spins In a dark room, shine a flashlight on a ball and turn it slowly: the lit side has day, the dark side night. Put a sticker on the ball for your home and watch it move from day to night. Social studies 15 min
A family election Hold an election for the weekend's family activity: two choices, a secret paper vote, and a count. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Mina and the Eight Planets Read “Mina and the Eight Planets” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
ew, ue and u_e in sentences Read the ew, ue and u_e words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “would” and “write”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Moon shapes Write about the moon shapes you drew, with how many nights you looked. Facts can be counted or measured. Your child puts at least one number in each piece and says where it came from. Math 30 min
Make a ten 38 + 7: take 2 from 7 to make 40, then add 5: 45. Do 29 + 6 and 47 + 8. Science 20 min
The moon's shapes Look at the moon for several nights, or at pictures, and draw each shape. Name the shapes: full, half, crescent, and new when it can't be seen. Social studies 15 min
Making the case Before a vote, each person gives one reason for their choice. Did the reasons change anyone's mind? Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Letter for the Moon Read “The Letter for the Moon” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. Afterward, ask your child to tell the story back to you: first, next, last. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: The Moon's Night Off Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask your child to tell it back: what happened first, next and last? Writing 20 min
The sun is a star Write a paragraph with three facts about the sun. Facts can be counted or measured. Your child puts at least one number in each piece and says where it came from. Math 30 min
Adding without regrouping Do an adding two-digit numbers sheet with no regrouping. Your child explains one with base-ten blocks. Science 20 min
Stars and the sun The sun is a star, the closest one. Talk about why other stars look so small. Write two facts about the sun and stars. Social studies 15 min
Graph the votes Make a bar graph of a vote with three or more choices. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Night Bus Read “The Night Bus” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. Afterward, ask: who was your favorite in the story, and why? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: Why Is the Sky Blue? Reread “Why Is the Sky Blue?” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “would” and “write”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
A night animal Write a paragraph about a night animal and how it finds food. Facts can be counted or measured. Your child puts at least one number in each piece and says where it came from. Math 30 min
Adding stories Tell two adding stories with numbers to 100, like 24 apples and 35 more. Your child draws and solves each one. Science 20 min
Night animals Talk about animals that are awake at night and how they find food in the dark. Pick one and write how it uses its senses. Social studies 15 min
When most is not all Talk about how to be fair to the people who didn't win the vote, like taking their choice next time. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The First Steps Read “The First Steps” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Week 8 : Fall changesReading 30 min
New: doubling This week: doubling. After one short vowel and one consonant, double the consonant before -ed or -ing: hop, hopped, hopping. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: hopped, hopping, stopped and stopping. Your child finds a doubling word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
A fall walk Write the true story of a walk outside this week, in order. A true story tells what happened in order and how the writer felt. Your child includes a feeling and why they felt it. Math 30 min
Take away tens, then ones 68 − 25: take away 2 tens (48), then 5 ones (43). Do 79 − 34 and 56 − 21. Science 20 min
Why seasons change Daylight is shorter in fall and winter and longer in summer. Check sunset times in a weather report for a week. Write whether the days are getting shorter or longer. Social studies 15 min
Public and private Public places belong to everyone; private places belong to a person or a family. Sort ten places. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Why Do Leaves Change Color? Read “Why Do Leaves Change Color?” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Spell words with doubling Say a word: planned, running, sitting and clapped. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight doubling words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Finding seeds Write about finding seeds that travel, and how you felt when you found one. A true story tells what happened in order and how the writer felt. Your child includes a feeling and why they felt it. Math 30 min
Count up to subtract For 62 − 45, count up from 45: 5 to 50, 12 more to 62. 17 in all. Do 81 − 66 the same way. Science 20 min
Leaf colors Collect five leaves and sort them by color, then by shape. Press one in a heavy book and label it. Social studies 15 min
Who takes care of it Talk about who takes care of parks, roads and libraries, and how taxes pay for them. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Ant and the Grasshopper Read “The Ant and the Grasshopper” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
doubling in sentences Read the doubling words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “your” and “always”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Pressing a leaf Write a true story about collecting and pressing a leaf. A true story tells what happened in order and how the writer felt. Your child includes a feeling and why they felt it. Math 30 min
Back on a number line On an open number line, start at 74 and jump back 30, then 6: 38. Do 90 − 47 and 83 − 29 the same way. Science 20 min
Seeds on the move Find seeds that travel: maple wings, burrs, dandelion fluff, acorns. Sort them by how they travel: wind, animals, or falling. Social studies 15 min
A cleanup plan Plan a small cleanup of a shared place: what to bring, who does what, and how to stay safe. Then do it with a grown-up. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Jack and the Beanstalk Read “Jack and the Beanstalk” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: Why Do Leaves Change Color? Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask: what was your favorite page, and why? Writing 20 min
A change I noticed Write about a change you noticed in fall, and how it made you feel. A true story tells what happened in order and how the writer felt. Your child includes a feeling and why they felt it. Math 30 min
Subtracting without regrouping Do a subtracting two-digit numbers sheet with no regrouping. Check two answers by adding. Science 20 min
Animals get ready Talk about animals that store food, grow thicker coats or travel in fall. Make a chart with an animal for each way. Social studies 15 min
Rules on signs Read the rules posted at a park, library or pool, and write why each rule is there. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Bracken Keeps the Hill Read “Bracken Keeps the Hill” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. Afterward, ask: who was your favorite in the story, and why? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: The Moon's Night Off Reread “The Moon's Night Off” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “your” and “always”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
My favorite fall day Write a true story about your favorite fall day. A true story tells what happened in order and how the writer felt. Your child includes a feeling and why they felt it. Math 30 min
Subtraction stories Tell two take-away stories and one how-many-more story, like 52 stickers and 18 given away. Your child writes the number sentence for each. Science 20 min
A fall data walk On a walk, count signs of fall: colored leaves, seeds, birds flying in groups. Make a tally chart and write the biggest number. Social studies 15 min
A better park Write a letter to an imaginary town leader suggesting one way to improve a park. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs Read “The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Week 9 : Maps of my worldReading 30 min
Review: read the words Read these words from the last few weeks: float, new, hopped, snow, blue, hopping, stove, cube and stopped. Sort them by their spelling pattern, then read each group again. Any word that is slow goes on a card to read every day this week. Writing 20 min
Map of my room Write directions from the door of your room to your bed, using north, south, east or west. Directions name each turn and landmark in order. A grown-up follows your child's directions exactly; where they get lost, add a step. Math 30 min
What is the question Read a story problem and underline the question before solving. Is it adding or subtracting? Solve three more problems this way. Science 15 min
Rock properties Collect six rocks and describe each one by color, texture, hardness and whether it has layers or sparkles. Your child writes what they did, what they saw, and what they think it means, in a science notebook. Social studies 20 min
A map key and compass rose Look at a map with a key and a compass rose. Find north, south, east and west. Draw a map of your room with a key and a compass rose. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Read “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” aloud. It is above what your child reads alone, on purpose: hearing longer stories builds words and understanding. Before reading, look at the title and the first page and ask: what do you think this story is about? On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Review: spell the words Say a word from the review list (float, new, hopped, snow, blue and hopping); your child says its sounds and writes it. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Then your child writes one sentence using two of the words. Writing 20 min
Grid squares Write where three things are on your grid map, using the square names. Directions name each turn and landmark in order. A grown-up follows your child's directions exactly; where they get lost, add a step. Math 30 min
Draw it Draw a bar model for 'Ana had 45 shells and found 28 more.' Then solve. Do one take-away problem with a bar model too. Science 15 min
Rocks break down Rub two rocks together over paper. What falls off? Talk about how wind and water break rocks into sand. Your child draws a labeled diagram of today's science and writes a sentence under it. Social studies 20 min
A grid map Draw a grid on a map of your home with letters along the top and numbers down the side. Name the square each room is in, like B3. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Boxcar Children Read “The Boxcar Children” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Review words in sentences Read these review words, then use each in a sentence out loud: float, new, hopped, snow, blue and hopping. Mix them up: point to a word at random and see if your child can read it. New sight words: “around” and “because”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
A walk to measure Write directions for the walk you measured, with the number of steps. Directions name each turn and landmark in order. A grown-up follows your child's directions exactly; where they get lost, add a step. Math 30 min
Two steps Solve: 30 birds, 12 fly away, then 9 more land. How many now? Make up one two-step problem for a grown-up. Science 15 min
Heavy for its size Compare two rocks of about the same size. Which feels heavier? Weigh them on a kitchen scale if you have one. Your child writes a guess about why it happened, and how they could test the guess. Social studies 20 min
Map scale On a map, a small length stands for a big real distance. Measure a short walk in steps, then draw it with 1 inch for 10 steps. Check your map by walking it. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Run to Nome Read “The Run to Nome” aloud. Give the characters different voices; it helps a young listener follow who is talking. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Read: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Your child reads it aloud to you, then reads one page again with expression, the way a character would say it. When your child is stuck, say the first sound and let them finish the word, rather than saying the whole word. Afterward, ask: who was in the story, and what happened? Writing 20 min
Across the country Write which states you would cross to get from your state to an ocean. Directions name each turn and landmark in order. A grown-up follows your child's directions exactly; where they get lost, add a step. Math 30 min
Quarter review Do ten review problems: facts, place value, comparing, adding and subtracting. Mark any that need more practice next quarter. Science 15 min
Rocks we use Find rocks and stone used in your town, like gravel, walls, paths and counters. Your child writes two facts they found out and one question still left. Social studies 20 min
The United States Find your state, the oceans on each side of the country, and the countries to the north and south. Name the state farthest from yours. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: A Day on the Space Station Read “A Day on the Space Station” aloud, and let your child turn the pages. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together. On the read-along you can show the pages on a big screen, or let it read the words aloud while each one lights up. Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
Reread: Why Do Leaves Change Color? Reread “Why Do Leaves Change Color?” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “around” and “because”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
A treasure hunt Write directions to a hidden treasure for someone to follow. Directions name each turn and landmark in order. A grown-up follows your child's directions exactly; where they get lost, add a step. Math 30 min
Math games day Play two 2nd grade math games your child chooses. Talk about which skill each game practiced. Science 15 min
A rock report Pick your favorite rock and write a report: where you found it, what it looks like, and one test you did. Your child explains today's science to someone at home, then writes it down in three sentences. Social studies 20 min
Continents and oceans Find the seven continents and five oceans on a globe or the Planet page. Write the continent you live on and the ocean closest to you. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Little Red Riding Hood Read “Little Red Riding Hood” aloud. If your child asks to hear it again, say yes: hearing a story twice is how it sticks. This is an old tale, told for a long time. Afterward, ask: what did someone in the story learn? Date: ____________ Minutes: ________ Notes: ______________________________