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Week 10 : Living and nonlivingReading 30 min
New: drop the e This week: drop the e. When a word ends in silent e, drop the e before -ing or -ed: make, making; smile, smiled. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: making, baking, smiled and hoped. Your child finds a drop the e word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Three beginnings Write three different first sentences for a true story about a living thing you found outside. A strong first sentence makes a reader want more: a sound, a question, or a moment of action. Your child tries two beginnings and keeps the better one. Math 30 min
Trading ten ones Build 38 + 25 with base-ten blocks. The ones make 13: trade ten of them for a ten rod. Count the tens and ones you have now: 6 tens and 3 ones is 63. Science 20 min
Living, once living, never living Sort twenty things from the house and yard into living, once living (a leaf, a wooden spoon) and never living (a rock, a coin). Write the rule you used for each group. Social studies 15 min
North, south, east and west The sun rises in the east. Find east in the morning, then make signs for north, south, east and west and put them up in your room. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Dinosaurs Are Still Here Read “Dinosaurs Are Still Here” 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 drop the e Say a word: riding, shining, danced and waved. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight drop the e words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
A sound to start Start a true story with a sound, like "Crunch!", and write the first three sentences. A strong first sentence makes a reader want more: a sound, a question, or a moment of action. Your child tries two beginnings and keeps the better one. Math 30 min
Regrouping on a place value mat Do 47 + 36 on a place value mat: add the ones first, regroup ten of them, then add the tens. Do 29 + 54 and 66 + 18 the same way. Science 20 min
What living things do Living things need food and water, grow, and make more of their kind. Check a houseplant, a pet and a toy against each one. Make a chart with a check for each thing it does. Social studies 15 min
Where things are Describe where five things in your home are, using next to, between, across from and behind. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Three Rocks in a Shoebox Read “Three Rocks in a Shoebox” 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
drop the e in sentences Read the drop the 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: “been” and “before”. 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 question to start Start a true story with a question, then tell what happened in order. A strong first sentence makes a reader want more: a sound, a question, or a moment of action. Your child tries two beginnings and keeps the better one. Math 30 min
Adding in columns Write 47 + 36 one above the other. Add the ones, write the 3, and put the new ten above the tens. Do three more and check one of them with blocks. Science 20 min
A habitat near home A habitat is the place where a plant or animal gets what it needs. Spend ten minutes in a yard, a park or by a pond. List every plant and animal you find there. Social studies 15 min
How far is it? With a grown-up, use a map to find how far three places are from home, and put them in order from nearest to farthest. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Eight Arms Read “Eight Arms” 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: Three Rocks in a Shoebox 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 whole story Write the whole true story with your best beginning, a middle and an ending. A strong first sentence makes a reader want more: a sound, a question, or a moment of action. Your child tries two beginnings and keeps the better one. Math 30 min
Regroup or not? Look at 52 + 34 and 58 + 34 before solving. Which one needs regrouping, and how can you tell? Sort eight sums into regroup and no regroup, then solve them. Science 20 min
Many kinds in one square Mark a square of ground one big step on each side with string, and count every kind of plant and animal in it. Do the same on a lawn or a sidewalk. Which square has more kinds of living things? Social studies 15 min
Near and far on the globe Find your country on the globe, then a place very far away and a place nearby. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Tadpoles in a Jar Read “Tadpoles in a Jar” 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 Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Reread “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “been” and “before”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Does it hook a listener? Read your story aloud and change the beginning if it doesn't make a listener want more. A strong first sentence makes a reader want more: a sound, a question, or a moment of action. Your child tries two beginnings and keeps the better one. Math 30 min
Adding with regrouping on paper Do an adding two-digit numbers sheet with regrouping. Your child explains one of the answers out loud. Science 20 min
Fossils tell the past Fossils show living things from long ago. Press a shell or a leaf into play dough to make a print. Write what a scientist could tell about the living thing from your print. Social studies 15 min
A directions game Write directions with north, south, east and west for someone to find a hidden object, then test them. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Frog Prince Read “The Frog Prince” 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 11 : What animals needReading 30 min
New: ar and or This week: ar and or. Ar says /ar/ (garden) and or says /or/ (storm), in short words and in two-syllable words. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: garden, market, sharp and storm. Your child finds a ar and or word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
The best pet Write which animal makes the best pet, with two reasons that use because. An opinion piece says what the writer thinks, gives two or three reasons with because, and ends by saying the opinion again. Math 30 min
Breaking a ten Build 52 with blocks. To take away 27 there aren't enough ones, so break a ten rod into ten ones. Now take away 7 ones and 2 tens: 25 are left. Science 20 min
Food chains Animals get energy from food: grass is eaten by a rabbit, and the rabbit by a fox. Draw a food chain with three links. Make one more chain for an ocean or a pond. Social studies 15 min
A neighborhood walk Take a walk and list the buildings, signs and landmarks you pass. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Penguins Up Close Read “Penguins Up Close” 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 ar and or Say a word: porch, thorn, carpet and forest. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight ar and or words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Wild or zoo Write whether animals are better off in the wild or in a good zoo, with reasons. An opinion piece says what the writer thinks, gives two or three reasons with because, and ends by saying the opinion again. Math 30 min
Breaking tens on the mat Do 63 − 38 and 81 − 45 on a place value mat, breaking a ten when the ones run short. Say each step aloud as you go. Science 20 min
Plant eaters and meat eaters Sort ten animals into plant eaters, meat eaters, and animals that eat both. Look at pictures of their teeth: what do you notice? Social studies 15 min
Map the walk Draw a map of your walk with a key and a compass rose. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Otter's Rock Read “The Otter's Rock” 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
ar and or in sentences Read the ar and or words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “both” and “buy”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
The most amazing body part Write which animal body part is the most amazing, with three reasons. An opinion piece says what the writer thinks, gives two or three reasons with because, and ends by saying the opinion again. Math 30 min
Subtracting in columns Write 63 − 38 one above the other. Cross out the 6 and write 5, and make the 3 ones into 13. Do three more and check each one by adding. Science 20 min
Water and shelter List how three animals near you find water and shelter. Watch a bird or a squirrel for ten minutes and write down everything it does. Social studies 15 min
Signs and symbols Draw five signs you saw on the walk, like a stop sign, and write what each one tells people. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Cat That Walked by Himself Read “The Cat That Walked by Himself” 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: Heron Feels Left Out 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
Feeding birds Write whether people should feed birds in winter, with two reasons. An opinion piece says what the writer thinks, gives two or three reasons with because, and ends by saying the opinion again. Math 30 min
Count up instead For 70 − 46, count up from 46: 4 to get to 50, then 20 more to 70. That is 24 in all. Do 61 − 37 both ways. Which way was easier? Science 20 min
Body parts that help A duck's webbed feet help it swim and an owl's big eyes help it see at night. Pick three animals and one part that helps each. Draw one of them and label the part. Social studies 15 min
A changing neighborhood Ask a grown-up what has changed in your neighborhood since they came: new buildings, roads or shops. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Read “The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing” 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: Three Rocks in a Shoebox Reread “Three Rocks in a Shoebox” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “both” and “buy”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Saying it again Reread an opinion from this week and add an ending sentence that says the opinion in new words. An opinion piece says what the writer thinks, gives two or three reasons with because, and ends by saying the opinion again. Math 30 min
Subtracting with regrouping on paper Do a subtracting two-digit numbers sheet with regrouping. Check two of the answers by adding back. Science 20 min
Design an animal Invent an animal for a cold, snowy place and give it three body parts that help it get what it needs. Draw it and label each part with what it does. Social studies 15 min
A better neighborhood Write one idea that would make your neighborhood better, and who could help make it happen. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Monkey and the Crocodile Read “The Monkey and the Crocodile” 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 12 : What plants needReading 30 min
New: er, ir and ur This week: er, ir and ur. Er, ir and ur all say /er/: water, shirt, nurse. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: water, later, shirt and third. Your child finds a er, ir and ur word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Also Write your opinion on the best plant to grow at home, with two reasons joined by also. Linking words (also, another reason, for example, so) connect reasons. Your child uses at least two in each opinion. Math 30 min
Using a ruler Line up the end of a pencil with the 0 on the ruler, not the edge of the ruler, and read the inches. Measure five things to the nearest inch and write each length. Science 20 min
A fair test Plant beans in four cups: light and water, light but no water, water but no light, and neither. Write what you predict for each cup and why. Change only one thing in each cup. Social studies 15 min
Landforms on a map Find a mountain range, a river, a lake and a plain on the globe or a map. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Water Uphill Read “Water Uphill” 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 er, ir and ur Say a word: nurse, purple, circle and burst. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight er, ir and ur words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Another reason Write whether light or water matters more to a plant, and start your second reason with another reason. Linking words (also, another reason, for example, so) connect reasons. Your child uses at least two in each opinion. Math 30 min
Guess, then measure Guess how many inches long a spoon, a book and a shoe are, then measure them. How close were the guesses? Guess again for two more things. Science 20 min
Measure and record Check the cups and measure any sprouts with a ruler. Write the lengths in a chart. Keep measuring every other day for two weeks. Social studies 15 min
Map symbols Make a map key with a symbol for mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and cities. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Jack and the Beanstalk Read “Jack and the Beanstalk” 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
er, ir and ur in sentences Read the er, ir and ur words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “call” and “cold”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
For example Write why gardens are good for a town, giving one reason with for example. Linking words (also, another reason, for example, so) connect reasons. Your child uses at least two in each opinion. Math 30 min
A foot is 12 inches A foot is 12 inches. Find three things that are about one foot long. Is your own foot longer or shorter than a ruler's foot? Science 20 min
Plants make food Plants use light, air and water to make their own food in their leaves. Put a plant in a dark closet and another by a window for three days, then compare their color and how they lean. Social studies 15 min
A made-up island Draw a map of a made-up island with three landforms, a key and a compass rose. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Tale of Peter Rabbit Read “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” 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 Fox and the Grapes 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
So Write what your bean test showed, using so to link the result to your opinion. Linking words (also, another reason, for example, so) connect reasons. Your child uses at least two in each opinion. Math 30 min
Inches or feet? Choose the better unit for a crayon, a room, a book, a car and a door. Measure two of them in the unit you chose. Science 20 min
Pollen on the move Flowers need pollen carried from flower to flower to make seeds. Dab a cotton swab in the center of a flower, then touch it to another flower. Look at the swab: what did it pick up? Bees do this with their fuzzy bodies. Social studies 15 min
Rivers run to the sea Find a big river on the globe and follow it to the ocean. Which direction does it flow? Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Stone Soup Read “Stone Soup” 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: Heron Feels Left Out Reread “Heron Feels Left Out” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “call” and “cold”, 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 linked opinion Write a whole opinion paragraph about plants with at least three linking words. Linking words (also, another reason, for example, so) connect reasons. Your child uses at least two in each opinion. Math 30 min
Measuring a room Measure the length of a room in feet, laying the ruler end to end with no gaps. Then measure it in your own steps and compare the two numbers. Science 20 min
Seeds on the move Make a model seed that travels: a paper helicopter, a burr from tape and yarn, or a seed that floats. Test how far each one goes and write which way of traveling worked best. Social studies 15 min
Continents and oceans quiz Name the seven continents and five oceans from memory, then check them on the globe. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Fox and the Grapes Read “The Fox and the Grapes” 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: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
New: air, are and ear This week: air, are and ear. Air (hair), are (care) and ear (bear) can all say /air/. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: hair, chair, care and share. Your child finds a air, are and ear word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Materials for a nest List the materials needed to build a model bird nest, with how many of each. A how-to lists what you need, then numbered steps with order words, and a picture for the hardest step. Math 30 min
Centimeters Use the centimeter side of a ruler, or a strip of centimeter graph paper, to measure five small things. Write each length with cm after the number. Science 20 min
Homes animals build Beavers build dams, birds weave nests and bees make hives. Pick one and find out what it is made of. Draw it and label its parts. Social studies 15 min
The parts of an address Write a pretend address for a storybook character with a street, a town, a state and a ZIP code, and talk about why mail needs each part. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Look at Ants Read “Look at Ants” 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 air, are and ear Say a word: bear, pear, stair and square. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight air, are and ear words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Numbered steps Write the numbered steps for building your nest, starting each one with an order word. A how-to lists what you need, then numbered steps with order words, and a picture for the hardest step. Math 30 min
Inches and centimeters Measure the same pencil in inches and in centimeters. Why is the centimeter number bigger? A smaller unit means more of them for the same length. Try it with a book. Science 20 min
Build a nest Collect twigs, grass and string outside and build a nest the size of your two hands. Test it: will it hold a small ball when you tip it? Social studies 15 min
My state's capital Find your state's capital on a map, and how far it is from your town. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats Read “The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats” 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
air, are and ear in sentences Read the air, are and ear words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “does” and “don't”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
The hardest step Draw a picture of the hardest step and write a caption under it. A how-to lists what you need, then numbered steps with order words, and a picture for the hardest step. Math 30 min
A meter A meter is 100 centimeters, a little longer than a yardstick. Cut a string one meter long. Find three things longer than a meter and three that are shorter. Science 20 min
A home changes a place When beavers build a dam, a pond forms and new plants and animals move in. Draw the stream before the dam and the pond after it, and label who lives in each. Social studies 15 min
States next door Find the states that border yours, and the direction each one is from your state. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Snow White and Rose Red Read “Snow White and Rose Red” 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: Look at Ants 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
How to make a bug hotel Write a how-to for a bug hotel made from sticks, leaves and a box, with materials and steps. A how-to lists what you need, then numbered steps with order words, and a picture for the hardest step. Math 30 min
Estimating in centimeters Guess the length of a fork, a book and your hand in centimeters, then measure them. Write each guess next to the real length. Science 20 min
Underground homes Prairie dogs, moles and ants dig tunnels. Look for holes in the ground on a walk, without poking into them. Write a guess about who lives in each one. Social studies 15 min
The fifty states Play the states quiz on peabody.kids and find three states you have never heard of. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Bees Read “Winnie-the-Pooh and the Bees” 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 Fox and the Grapes Reread “The Fox and the Grapes” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “does” and “don't”, 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 clean copy Copy one how-to neatly, with a title, a materials list and numbered steps. A how-to lists what you need, then numbered steps with order words, and a picture for the hardest step. Math 30 min
A metric hunt Find something about 1 centimeter long, like a fingernail, about 10 centimeters, like a crayon, and about 1 meter, like a grown-up's big step. Make a chart of what you found. Science 20 min
A habitat in a box Make a box habitat for one animal, with its food, water, shelter and space. Present it and explain how each part helps the animal. Social studies 15 min
Leaders at each level A town has a mayor, a state has a governor, and the country has a president. Talk about what each one does. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Three Billy Goats Gruff Read “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” 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 14 : Pushes and pullsReading 30 min
New: oo and u This week: oo and u. Oo says /oo/ in spoon and a short sound in book, and u says that short sound in push and full. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: spoon, broom, shook and stood. Your child finds a oo and u word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
How to launch a catapult Write how to build and launch a craft stick catapult, step by step. A grown-up follows your child's how-to exactly; every place they get stuck needs a clearer step. Math 30 min
How much longer? Measure a pencil and a crayon in centimeters. How much longer is the pencil? Write it as a subtraction, like 17 − 9 = 8. Science 20 min
Strength and direction Roll a ball gently, then hard, toward a wall, and mark how far it bounces back each time. Write how the strength of the push changed the motion. Social studies 15 min
Earning money List five jobs and what each worker earns money for doing. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Little Blue Engine Read “The Little Blue Engine” 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 oo and u Say a word: pull, push, full and hood. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight oo and u words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
The test A grown-up follows your how-to exactly. Write down every step where they got stuck. A grown-up follows your child's how-to exactly; every place they get stuck needs a clearer step. Math 30 min
Lengths on a number line Draw a number line from 0 to 20 and mark a 12-inch ribbon and a 7-inch ribbon on it. How much longer is one than the other? Count the jumps between them. Science 20 min
Friction Slide a toy car across carpet, a wood floor and foil with the same push, and measure how far it goes on each. Rough surfaces slow things down. That rubbing force is called friction. Social studies 15 min
Coins and bills Sort coins and bills by value, and write what each one is worth. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Paul Bunyan and Babe Read “Paul Bunyan and Babe” 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
oo and u in sentences Read the oo and u words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “fast” and “first”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Fixing the steps Rewrite the unclear steps, adding exact words like how far and how many. A grown-up follows your child's how-to exactly; every place they get stuck needs a clearer step. Math 30 min
Adding lengths Two sticks, 14 cm and 23 cm, are laid end to end. How long are they together? Check by measuring two real things laid end to end. Science 20 min
Changing direction Set up a target and bounce a ball off a wall to hit it. Draw arrows to show each push that changed the ball's direction. Social studies 15 min
Price tags Look at a store flyer or three price tags and put the items in order from cheapest to most expensive. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Tam and the Wind-Up Tractor Read “Tam and the Wind-Up Tractor” 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 Little Blue Engine 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
How to hit a target Write how to flick a marble or a coin to hit a target, with three tips. A grown-up follows your child's how-to exactly; every place they get stuck needs a clearer step. Math 30 min
Length story problems Solve: a snake was 48 inches long and grew 9 more inches. How long is it now? Make up two length stories for each other and solve them. Science 20 min
Flick and measure Flick a coin across a table and measure how far it slides. Try a soft flick and a hard one. Make a table of five flicks and the distance of each. Social studies 15 min
A shop of your own Set up a play shop with prices up to a dollar, and take turns buying and making change. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Squeaky Gate Read “The Squeaky Gate” 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
Passage: Magnets Push and Pull Your child reads the passage, then you read it back to them. Ask the questions under it, and let your child point to where the answer is. Read this week's sight words, “fast” and “first”, on their cards. Writing 20 min
Test it again Have someone new follow your fixed how-to, and write what happened. A grown-up follows your child's how-to exactly; every place they get stuck needs a clearer step. Math 30 min
Arm spans Measure the arm spans of family members in inches and list them from longest to shortest. Find the difference between the longest and the shortest. Science 20 min
A catapult Build a craft stick catapult and launch a cotton ball. Change how far you press the stick back and measure where the ball lands each time. Social studies 15 min
Spend, save and share Make a plan for a pretend five dollars: what to spend now, what to save, and what to share. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Coo Catches Gumdrop Read “Coo Catches Gumdrop” 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 15 : Ramps and rollingReading 30 min
New: ou and ow This week: ou and ow. Ou (cloud) and ow (crown) both say /ow/, in short words and longer ones. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: cloud, sound, mouth and found. Your child finds a ou and ow word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Why I am writing Write the first sentence of a letter that says why you are writing: to invite a friend to a ramp race. A letter has a date, a greeting, a body that says why you are writing, a closing and a name. Math 30 min
Count by 5s around the clock Point to each number on the clock face and count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, all the way to 60. Each number the long hand passes is five more minutes. Science 20 min
Ramp height and distance Roll a car down a ramp at three heights and measure in inches how far it goes past the end. Make a table and a bar graph of the results. Social studies 15 min
Scarcity Nobody has enough money for everything. Pick three wants from a catalog, then choose just one. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Elevator Plan Read “The Elevator Plan” 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 ou and ow Say a word: crown, flower, growl and shower. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight ou and ow words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
An invitation Write a whole invitation with the date, a greeting, what, when and where, a closing and your name. A letter has a date, a greeting, a body that says why you are writing, a closing and a name. Math 30 min
Reading five minutes Set the clock to 3:15, 7:40 and 10:55, and read each one aloud. Your child sets three more times for you to read. Science 20 min
Ramp surfaces Cover the ramp with a towel, then foil, then a rug, keeping the height the same. Which surface made the car go farthest? Write why you think so. Social studies 15 min
What you give up When you choose one thing, the next best thing you gave up is what it really cost. Write about a choice you made this week. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The First Flight Read “The First Flight” 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
ou and ow in sentences Read the ou and ow words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “found” and “gave”. 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 thank-you letter Write a thank-you letter to someone who helped you build or test something. A letter has a date, a greeting, a body that says why you are writing, a closing and a name. Math 30 min
Quarter past and quarter to Fifteen minutes after the hour is quarter past; fifteen minutes before is quarter to. Show 4:15 and 4:45. Say each time two ways: 4:45 is also quarter to 5. Science 20 min
Heavy and light cars Tape coins to the car to make it heavier and roll it again from the same height. Did the weight change the distance? Write what you found. Social studies 15 min
Comparing prices Compare two brands or sizes of the same food in a store or a flyer, and decide which is the better buy. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Tom Thumb Read “Tom Thumb” 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 First Flight 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
A letter of questions Write a practice letter to an engineer asking two questions about ramps or wheels. A letter has a date, a greeting, a body that says why you are writing, a closing and a name. Math 30 min
Writing the time Draw clock faces for 9:05, 2:35 and 6:50, then write the time under each one. Check each one on the clock tool. Science 20 min
A cup zipline Build a cup zipline on a string from a high point to a low one. Make the string steeper, then flatter, and time the cup's ride each way. Social studies 15 min
A picnic budget With a pretend ten dollars, plan a family picnic and list what you would buy and what each costs. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Snail Race Read “The Snail Race” 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 Blue Engine Reread “The Little Blue Engine” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “found” and “gave”, 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 and send Check one letter for every part, fix it, and give it to the person it is for. A letter has a date, a greeting, a body that says why you are writing, a closing and a name. Math 30 min
Time to five minutes on paper Do a telling time to five minutes sheet. Read three of the answers aloud. Science 20 min
Design a slow ramp Design a ramp that gets a marble to the bottom as slowly as possible without stopping. Draw the design, test it, and change one thing to make it better. Social studies 15 min
Saving for a goal Pick a goal, find its price, and work out how many weeks of saving it would take. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Hen Parade Read “The Hen Parade” 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: ______________________________
Reading 30 min
New: oi and oy This week: oi and oy. Oi in the middle (noise) and oy at the end of a syllable (royal) both say /oy/. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: noise, point, voice and spoil. Your child finds a oi and oy word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
How they look Pick a character from this week's read-alouds and write three sentences about how they look. Your child describes a character from a read-aloud: how they look, what they do, and what that shows about them. Math 30 min
a.m. and p.m. a.m. runs from midnight to noon and p.m. from noon to midnight. Write five things you do and when, with a.m. or p.m. Is lunch a.m. or p.m.? Is bedtime? Science 20 min
Where water is frozen Water on Earth is liquid in oceans and rivers, and solid in glaciers, ice sheets and snow. Find the white ice at the top and bottom of Planet Earth. Write where water near you can be solid in winter. Social studies 15 min
Barter Trading things without money is called barter. Hold a trade with cards or stickers and write down each trade. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Why Does Ice Float? Read “Why Does Ice Float?” 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 oi and oy Say a word: royal, oyster, annoy and destroy. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight oi and oy words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
What they do Write two things the character does and what each one shows about them. Your child describes a character from a read-aloud: how they look, what they do, and what that shows about them. Math 30 min
How long does it take? Time how long getting dressed, eating breakfast and reading a chapter take, in minutes. Which took the longest, and by how many minutes? Science 20 min
Water grows when it freezes Fill a plastic cup halfway with water, mark the level, and freeze it. Is the ice higher than the mark? Let it melt and check the level again. Social studies 15 min
A fair trade Talk about what makes a trade fair: both people agree, and both get something they want. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Frog That Freezes Read “The Frog That Freezes” 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
oi and oy in sentences Read the oi and oy words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “goes” and “green”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Trait words Write three trait words for the character, like brave or kind, and a reason for each. Your child describes a character from a read-aloud: how they look, what they do, and what that shows about them. Math 30 min
Later and earlier It is 2:00. What time will it be in 30 minutes? In an hour and a half? What time was it 15 minutes ago? Move the clock hands to check each answer. Science 20 min
Changes that undo Melt an ice cube and freeze it again; soften a piece of crayon in warm water and let it harden. Write which changes can be undone, and compare them with toast, which can't be untoasted. Social studies 15 min
Why money helps Act out trying to trade apples for shoes when the shoemaker doesn't want apples. How does money solve the problem? Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Pooh and Piglet Go Hunting Read “Pooh and Piglet Go Hunting” 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 Does Ice Float? 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
Two characters Write how two characters from different stories are alike and how they are different. Your child describes a character from a read-aloud: how they look, what they do, and what that shows about them. Math 30 min
Reading a schedule Write a schedule for a pretend day at a museum, with five things and their times. Ask each other questions about it: what starts at 1:30? How long is lunch? Science 20 min
Keep the ice cold Wrap one ice cube in a sock and one in foil, leave one bare, and check them every ten minutes. Which material kept the ice the longest? Write why you think so. Timer teach.peabody.kids/timer Social studies 15 min
Trade between countries Find two foods in your kitchen grown in another country, and find those countries on the globe. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Run to Nome Read “The Run to Nome” 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
Passage: The Lost Mitten Your child reads the passage, then you read it back to them. Ask the questions under it, and let your child point to where the answer is. Read this week's sight words, “goes” and “green”, on their cards. Writing 20 min
A character paragraph Write a paragraph about one character with a topic sentence, three details and an ending. Your child describes a character from a read-aloud: how they look, what they do, and what that shows about them. Math 30 min
Plan an afternoon Plan a Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 with a start and end time for each thing. Add up the time for each part to check it comes to four hours. Science 20 min
Ice cream in a bag Make ice cream in a bag with ice and salt. Feel the outside bag: salt makes the ice melt and get even colder, which freezes the cream. Social studies 15 min
Things a town shares List things a community shares, like parks, libraries and roads, and talk about how they are paid for. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Bear Who Could Not Sleep Read “The Bear Who Could Not Sleep” 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 17 : Animals in winterReading 30 min
New: aw, au and all This week: aw, au and all. Aw (saw) and au (sauce) say /aw/, and all says /awl/ (ball). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: saw, draw, claw and haul. Your child finds a aw, au and all word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Main events List the five most important events of a read-aloud from this week. A retelling keeps the main events in order and leaves out small details. Your child retells a story in five sentences. Math 30 min
Coin values Sort pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters and write each value with ¢. Which coin is worth the most? Which is the biggest? Science 20 min
Hibernate, migrate or adapt Find two animals that hibernate, two that migrate and two that stay active, and how each gets through winter. Make a three-column chart with a drawing of each. Social studies 15 min
Tree to table Draw the steps an apple takes from the tree to your table, with a worker at each step. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Penguins Up Close Read “Penguins Up Close” 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 aw, au and all Say a word: sauce, launch, ball and small. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight aw, au and all words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Leave out small details Cross out any event on your list that the story could do without, and say why. A retelling keeps the main events in order and leaves out small details. Your child retells a story in five sentences. Math 30 min
Counting a mix of coins Count a mix of coins, starting with the quarters, then the dimes, nickels and pennies. Write the total with ¢. Count three more handfuls. Science 20 min
Long trips Some birds and butterflies fly thousands of miles each fall. Trace a path from the north to somewhere warmer on Planet Earth. Measure the path with a string on a globe and compare it with a trip your family has taken. Social studies 15 min
Plants and animals Sort a day's meals into foods from plants and foods from animals. 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
aw, au and all in sentences Read the aw, au and all words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “made” and “many”. 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 five-sentence retelling Retell the story in five sentences, using first, next, then, after that and finally. A retelling keeps the main events in order and leaves out small details. Your child retells a story in five sentences. Math 30 min
Making a dollar Make one dollar three different ways with coins. Write $1.00 and 100¢ and talk about why they mean the same. Science 20 min
Fat, fur and feathers Make a blubber glove with shortening between two sandwich bags, and test it in ice water. Write how fat, fur and feathers keep animals warm. Social studies 15 min
Farms near and far Read food labels and mark on a map or the globe where three foods were grown. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Muskrat Is Grumpy Read “Muskrat Is Grumpy” 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: Muskrat Is Grumpy 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
Retelling a true book Retell a true book in four sentences: what it was about and three important facts. A retelling keeps the main events in order and leaves out small details. Your child retells a story in five sentences. Math 30 min
Bills and coins Count $1, $5 and $10 bills, then add coins: $6 and 35¢ is written $6.35. Write three more amounts with the dollar sign and a point. Science 20 min
Winter tracks and signs Look for tracks, chewed bark, holes and nests on a winter walk. Draw what you find and write who you think made each one. Social studies 15 min
Food in each season Talk about which fruits and vegetables are fresh in each season where you live. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Snow White Read “Snow White” 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: Why Does Ice Float? Reread “Why Does Ice Float?” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “made” and “many”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Retell it aloud Read your best retelling to someone who hasn't heard the story and ask if it made sense. A retelling keeps the main events in order and leaves out small details. Your child retells a story in five sentences. Math 30 min
The same amount two ways Show 47¢ with the fewest coins, then another way with more coins. Do the same with 85¢. Science 20 min
Winter food Squirrels store nuts and many birds eat seeds all winter. Put out a feeder and count visitors at the same time each day. Make a tally chart for the week. Social studies 15 min
Plan a meal Plan a healthy meal and write where each food came from. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Heron Feels Left Out Read “Heron Feels Left Out” 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 18 : Community helpersReading 30 min
Review: read the words Read these words from the last few weeks: cloud, noise, saw, sound, point, draw, mouth, voice and claw. 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
Capitals and end marks Write a paragraph about a community helper, then check every capital and end mark. Your child rereads with a checklist: capitals, end marks, spelling patterns we know, and does every sentence make sense. Math 30 min
How much in all? A pencil costs 35¢ and an eraser costs 25¢. How much for both? Solve two more like it with coins. Science 15 min
The magnet test Test fifteen objects with a magnet and record in a chart which ones it pulls. Your child writes what they did, what they saw, and what they think it means, in a science notebook. Social studies 20 min
Goods and services Goods are things people make or grow, and services are work people do for others. List ten of each in your town. Circle the ones your family used this week. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Stamp of the North Wind Read “The Stamp of the North Wind” 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 (cloud, noise, saw, sound, point and draw); 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
Spelling patterns Circle the words in your paragraph that use this year's spelling patterns, and check each one. Your child rereads with a checklist: capitals, end marks, spelling patterns we know, and does every sentence make sense. Math 30 min
Change from a dollar You pay $1.00 for something that costs 65¢. Count up from 65¢ to a dollar to find the change. Do it again for 40¢ and 82¢. Science 15 min
How strong is it? Count how many paper clips a magnet can hold in a hanging chain. Try a second magnet. Your child draws a labeled diagram of today's science and writes a sentence under it. Social studies 20 min
Producers and consumers A producer makes goods or gives services; a consumer buys and uses them. Name a time you were each one. Draw a farmer as a producer and a family shopping as consumers. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Night Bus Read “The Night Bus” 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: cloud, noise, saw, sound, point and draw. Mix them up: point to a word at random and see if your child can read it. New sight words: “off” and “pull”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Does every sentence make sense? Read a piece from this quarter aloud and fix any sentence that doesn't make sense. Your child rereads with a checklist: capitals, end marks, spelling patterns we know, and does every sentence make sense. Math 30 min
How much more is needed? You have 60¢ and want a toy that costs 95¢. How much more do you need? Solve it with jumps on a number line. Science 15 min
Through things Test whether a magnet can pull a paper clip through paper, cardboard, cloth and water, and record each result. Your child writes a guess about why it happened, and how they could test the guess. Social studies 20 min
From farm to table Trace a loaf of bread back: store, truck, bakery, mill, farm. Who are the helpers at each step? Draw the steps as a chain, with a job at each link. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Mavis and the Greedy Mayor Read “Mavis and the Greedy Mayor” 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 Hen Parade 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
Add one, take one out Add one detail to your paragraph and take out one sentence that doesn't belong. Your child rereads with a checklist: capitals, end marks, spelling patterns we know, and does every sentence make sense. Math 30 min
Store day Set up a store with prices under $2.00. Take turns buying two things and paying. The shopkeeper counts back the change each time. Science 15 min
Poles Find the poles of two magnets: which ends pull together, and which push apart? Your child writes two facts they found out and one question still left. Social studies 20 min
Interview a helper Write three questions, then ask a helper in your town about their job, with a grown-up beside you. Write the answers and one thing that surprised you. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Little Blue Engine Read “The Little Blue Engine” 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
Passage: The Mail Carrier Your child reads the passage, then you read it back to them. Ask the questions under it, and let your child point to where the answer is. Read this week's sight words, “off” and “pull”, on their cards. Writing 20 min
A finished piece Copy your best piece of the quarter neatly and read it to the family. Your child rereads with a checklist: capitals, end marks, spelling patterns we know, and does every sentence make sense. Math 30 min
Second quarter review Do ten review problems: regrouping, measuring, time and money. Mark any that need more practice next quarter. Science 15 min
Magnets at home Find magnets used at home, like on the fridge or a cabinet door, and write what each one does. Your child explains today's science to someone at home, then writes it down in three sentences. Social studies 20 min
Helpers then and now Compare a helper's job long ago and today, like a mail carrier on horseback and in a truck. Write how the job changed and how it stayed the same. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Squeaky Gate Read “The Squeaky Gate” 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: ______________________________