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Week 19 : Needs and wantsReading 30 min
New: soft c and g This week: soft c and g. Before e, i or y, c usually says /s/ (city) and g often says /j/ (gem). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: city, circle, face and race. Your child finds a soft c and g word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Read and close Read a short passage about needs and wants, close it, and write three facts from memory. Your child reads a short passage, closes it, and writes three facts from memory in their own words. Math 30 min
Hundreds, tens and ones together Build 243 + 125 with base-ten blocks: hundreds with hundreds, tens with tens, ones with ones. That makes 368. Do 312 + 456 and 530 + 247 the same way. Science 15 min
Mixtures A mixture is two or more things put together that can be separated again. Mix raisins, cereal and pretzels, then sort them back out. Your child writes what they did, what they saw, and what they think it means, in a science notebook. Social studies 20 min
Needs, wants and why Make a T-chart of a family's needs and wants. Next to each need, write why people can't live without it. Talk about something that is a need for one family and a want for another. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Fisherman and His Wife Read “The Fisherman and His Wife” 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 soft c and g Say a word: gem, giant, page and huge. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight soft c and g words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
In my own words Pick one sentence from a book about money and rewrite it in your own words. Your child reads a short passage, closes it, and writes three facts from memory in their own words. Math 30 min
A new ten Build 256 + 137. The ones make 13, so trade ten ones for a ten. Then add the tens and hundreds: 393. Do 418 + 245 the same way. Science 15 min
Dissolving Stir salt into warm water until it disappears. Leave a spoonful in a dish in the sun for a few days and see what comes back. Your child draws a labeled diagram of today's science and writes a sentence under it. Social studies 20 min
Needs first With a pretend 20 dollars, a family must buy food and a bus ticket before any wants. Make a shopping list that stays under 20 dollars. What had to be left off the list? Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs Read “The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs” 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
soft c and g in sentences Read the soft c and g words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “about” and “better”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Fact or opinion Write two facts and two opinions about money, and label each one. Your child reads a short passage, closes it, and writes three facts from memory in their own words. Math 30 min
A new hundred Build 372 + 156. The tens make 12 tens, so trade ten tens for a hundred flat: 528. Do 481 + 263 the same way. Science 15 min
Sand and salt Mix sand and salt, then find a way to get them apart again. Hint: one of them dissolves. Your child writes a guess about why it happened, and how they could test the guess. Social studies 20 min
Income and spending Money that comes in is income, and money that goes out is spending. Make a chart for a pretend week of a lemonade stand. Did the stand earn more than it spent on lemons and cups? Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Rumpelstiltskin Read “Rumpelstiltskin” 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 Ant and the Grasshopper 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
Facts about saving Write three facts about saving money that you learned this week. Your child reads a short passage, closes it, and writes three facts from memory in their own words. Math 30 min
Three-digit sums in columns Write 368 + 274 in columns and add the ones, then the tens, then the hundreds, regrouping as you go. Check one by building it with blocks. Science 15 min
Oobleck Mix cornstarch and water into oobleck. Squeeze it, then let it drip. Is it a solid or a liquid? Your child writes two facts they found out and one question still left. Social studies 20 min
Why people use banks A bank keeps money safe and pays a little extra, called interest, for keeping it there. Make a paper bank book and write in a pretend deposit each day this week. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Puss in Boots Read “Puss in Boots” 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: Needs and Wants 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, “about” and “better”, on their cards. Writing 20 min
A paragraph of facts Write a paragraph of facts about needs and wants, with a topic sentence and an ending. Your child reads a short passage, closes it, and writes three facts from memory in their own words. Math 30 min
Three-digit addition on paper Do a three-digit addition sheet. Your child explains one of the regroupings out loud. Science 15 min
Colors that separate Draw a thick dot with a washable black marker on a strip of paper towel, dip the end in water, and watch the colors come apart. Your child explains today's science to someone at home, then writes it down in three sentences. Social studies 20 min
The same needs everywhere Families everywhere need food, water, shelter and clothes, and meet those needs in different ways. Find a very cold place and a very hot place on Planet Earth. Write how homes and clothes in those two places would be alike and different. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Emperor's New Clothes Read “The Emperor's New Clothes” 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 20 : Water on EarthReading 30 min
New: kn, wr and mb This week: kn, wr and mb. Some letters are silent: the k in knee, the w in write, the b in lamb. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: knee, knot, know and write. Your child finds a kn, wr and mb word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Evaporation Write what evaporation means and one example of it that you have seen. Informative writing explains new words. Your child writes a word, what it means, and an example of it. Math 30 min
Taking away hundreds, tens and ones Build 587 and take away 243: 3 ones, 4 tens and 2 hundreds. 344 are left. Do 869 − 425 and 756 − 314 the same way. Science 20 min
Where Earth's water is Of every 100 drops of water on Earth, about 97 are in the salty ocean, about 2 are frozen, and only about 1 is fresh liquid water. Make a bar graph of the three kinds of water. Social studies 15 min
Past, present and future Make three columns, past, present and future, and write two things about your family in each one. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Rain's Long Trip Read “Rain's Long Trip” 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 kn, wr and mb Say a word: wrap, wrong, lamb and thumb. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight kn, wr and mb words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Condensation Write what condensation means, with an example like a cold glass on a warm day. Informative writing explains new words. Your child writes a word, what it means, and an example of it. Math 30 min
Breaking a ten to subtract Build 452 − 127. There aren't enough ones, so break a ten into ten ones, then subtract. Do 634 − 218 the same way. Science 20 min
Mapping water On Planet Earth, find an ocean, a sea, a lake, a river and a glacier. Draw a map with a key showing a lake, a river that runs out of it, and the ocean it reaches. Social studies 15 min
A day last week Pick a day from last week and write what happened in order, using time words. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Why Is the Ocean Salty? Read “Why Is the Ocean Salty?” 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
kn, wr and mb in sentences Read the kn, wr and mb words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “bring” and “carry”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Glacier Write a definition of a glacier and where on Earth one can be found. Informative writing explains new words. Your child writes a word, what it means, and an example of it. Math 30 min
Breaking a hundred Build 528 − 164. There aren't enough tens, so break a hundred into ten tens. Do 715 − 352 the same way. Science 20 min
The water cycle Water evaporates in the sun, condenses into clouds, falls as rain or snow, and collects in rivers, lakes and oceans. Draw the cycle as a circle with those four words on it. Social studies 15 min
Planning tomorrow Make a plan for tomorrow with times, then check it tomorrow evening to see what really happened. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Lulu the Lanternfish Lights Up Read “Lulu the Lanternfish Lights Up” 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: Rain's Long Trip 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 word map Make a word map for the water cycle: what it means, an example, and a picture. Informative writing explains new words. Your child writes a word, what it means, and an example of it. Math 30 min
Zeros in the middle For 403 − 158, break a hundred into tens, then a ten into ones. Go slowly with the blocks. Do 600 − 245 together the same way. Science 20 min
An evaporation race Put the same amount of water in a wide dish and a narrow glass, and mark both levels. Check every day this week. Which loses water faster, and why? Social studies 15 min
Then, now and later Find an old toy, one you play with now, and one you hope to have, and say what each tells about time passing. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Ben and the Puddle Boat Read “Ben and the Puddle Boat” 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: The Water Cycle 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, “bring” and “carry”, on their cards. Writing 20 min
A water glossary Write a glossary of five water words in ABC order, each with its meaning. Informative writing explains new words. Your child writes a word, what it means, and an example of it. Math 30 min
Three-digit subtraction on paper Do a three-digit subtraction sheet. Check two of the answers by adding. Science 20 min
Cleaning water With a grown-up, pour muddy water through a filter of paper towel, sand and gravel in a cut plastic bottle. Is it cleaner? It is still not safe to drink: talk about why towns clean water before it reaches the tap. Social studies 15 min
A family time chart Make a chart of what each person in the family does in the morning, the afternoon and the evening. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Water Uphill Read “Water Uphill” 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 21 : Land on EarthReading 30 min
New: -dge and -tch This week: -dge and -tch. After a short vowel, /j/ is spelled -dge (badge) and /ch/ is spelled -tch (catch). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: badge, bridge, judge and edge. Your child finds a -dge and -tch word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
A hill after the rain Draw your sand hill after the water, label four parts, and write a sentence about each one. A diagram shows the parts of something. Your child draws it, labels four parts, and writes a sentence about each. Math 30 min
Ten more and ten less Say 10 more and 10 less than 345, 509 and 790. Which digit changed? Do five more without any blocks. Science 20 min
Fast and slow changes Some changes to land happen fast, like a landslide or a flood; some take a very long time, like a canyon carved by a river. Sort ten changes into fast and slow. Social studies 15 min
Reading a calendar Find today's date on a calendar, then the date one week from today and one week ago. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Bracken Keeps the Hill Read “Bracken Keeps the Hill” 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 -dge and -tch Say a word: catch, watch, match and kitchen. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight -dge and -tch words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Layers of a hill Draw a hill cut open to show soil, rock and roots, and label each layer. A diagram shows the parts of something. Your child draws it, labels four parts, and writes a sentence about each. Math 30 min
A hundred more and a hundred less Say 100 more and 100 less than 345, 509 and 790. Which digit changes now, and why? Science 20 min
Erosion in a tray Build a hill of damp sand in a tray and pour water down it from a cup. Draw where the sand went, and measure the groove the water cut. Social studies 15 min
Days in each month Count the days in each month, and find which months have 30, which have 31, and the one with fewer. 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
-dge and -tch in sentences Read the -dge and -tch words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “clean” and “done”. 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 volcano diagram Draw a volcano and label the crater, the lava, the ash and the mountain. A diagram shows the parts of something. Your child draws it, labels four parts, and writes a sentence about each. Math 30 min
Across a hundred What is 10 more than 395? It crosses into a new hundred: 405. Try 698 + 10 and 903 − 10. Build one of them with blocks to check. Science 20 min
Stop the erosion Rebuild the hill and protect it: try grass clippings, a wall of sticks, or a cloth cover. Pour the same amount of water again. Which way kept the most sand in place? Social studies 15 min
How many weeks? Count how many weeks until a day you are looking forward to, and mark each week on a calendar. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Otter's Rock Read “The Otter's Rock” 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 Three Billy Goats Gruff 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
Stopping erosion Draw the way you protected your hill, with labels and a sentence for each part. A diagram shows the parts of something. Your child draws it, labels four parts, and writes a sentence about each. Math 30 min
Number chains Start at 127 and add 10 five times, then add 100 three times. Write every number in the chain, then read it back. Science 20 min
Wind and a fence Put a pile of dry sand on a tray and blow on it through a straw from one side. Put a row of blocks in front like a fence and blow again. Did the fence help? Social studies 15 min
A year on a page Make a one-page year with twelve boxes and write one thing that happens in each month. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Dinosaurs Are Still Here Read “Dinosaurs Are Still Here” 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: Rain's Long Trip Reread “Rain's Long Trip” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “clean” and “done”, 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 captioned page Make a page with a title, a labeled diagram, and a caption that tells what it shows. A diagram shows the parts of something. Your child draws it, labels four parts, and writes a sentence about each. Math 30 min
A race to 1,000 Roll a die: an odd number means add 10, an even number means add 100. Start at 200 and play until someone passes 1,000. Write each step on paper as you go. Science 20 min
Volcanoes build land Volcanoes and earthquakes change land quickly. Find mountains made by volcanoes on Planet Earth. Make a fizzy volcano and talk about how lava builds new land as it cools. Social studies 15 min
Seasons on the calendar Find the first day of each season on a calendar and count the months in each season. 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 22 : Getting around, then and nowReading 30 min
New: -s, -es and -ies This week: -s, -es and -ies. Most words add -s, words ending in s, x, ch or sh add -es, and a y after a consonant turns to -ies. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: bikes, boxes, benches and babies. Your child finds a -s, -es and -ies word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Wagon and train Write how traveling by wagon and by train are alike and how they are different. To compare, your child writes how two things are alike and how they are different, using both, but and however. Math 30 min
Asking a question Ask family and friends one question with four answers, like a favorite season, and tally the answers. Count the tallies for each answer. Science 15 min
A bird count Count the birds you see in fifteen minutes and sort them by size: smaller than a sparrow, about a robin, or bigger than a crow. Your child writes what they did, what they saw, and what they think it means, in a science notebook. Social studies 20 min
A transportation timeline Put walking, horses, sailing ships, trains, cars and airplanes on a timeline, oldest first. Write one way each one changed how people lived. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Run to Nome Read “The Run to Nome” 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 -s, -es and -ies Say a word: pennies, cities, puppies and glasses. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight -s, -es and -ies words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Both and but Write two sentences with both and two with but about cars and bikes. To compare, your child writes how two things are alike and how they are different, using both, but and however. Math 30 min
Making a picture graph Draw a picture graph of the answers, one picture for each vote, lined up in rows. Give it a title and a key. Science 15 min
Beaks and food Look at pictures of a hawk, a hummingbird, a duck and a woodpecker, and write what each beak is shaped for. Your child draws a labeled diagram of today's science and writes a sentence under it. Social studies 20 min
Trains cross the country When railroads crossed the country, a trip that took months by wagon could be made in about a week. Find two far-apart cities on a map and trace a route between them. 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
-s, -es and -ies in sentences Read the -s, -es and -ies words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “draw” and “drink”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
However Write a sentence about ships and airplanes that uses however. To compare, your child writes how two things are alike and how they are different, using both, but and however. Math 30 min
A key worth two Make a picture graph where each picture stands for 2 votes. How do you show 7 votes? Talk about using half a picture. Science 15 min
Staying dry Rub a little oil on one square of paper and leave another plain, then drip water on both. A duck's oily feathers work the same way. Your child writes a guess about why it happened, and how they could test the guess. Social studies 20 min
Moving goods Trucks, trains, ships and planes carry goods. Pick one thing in your home and guess how it got there. Draw its trip, with each kind of transportation it may have used. 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: Newt Is Nervous 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
A compare chart Fill in a Venn diagram for two ways to travel, then write a sentence from each part. To compare, your child writes how two things are alike and how they are different, using both, but and however. Math 30 min
Reading picture graphs Ask: which answer had the most? How many more chose summer than winter? How many answers in all? Write the number sentence for each answer. Science 15 min
Bird songs Listen outside for five minutes and count how many different bird songs you hear. Try to copy one. Your child writes two facts they found out and one question still left. Social studies 20 min
Plan a trip Plan a pretend trip to a nearby town on a map: which roads, which direction, and about how far. Write the directions using north, south, east and west. 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: The Three Billy Goats Gruff Reread “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “draw” and “drink”, 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 compare paragraph Write a paragraph comparing travel long ago and today, with a topic sentence and an ending. To compare, your child writes how two things are alike and how they are different, using both, but and however. Math 30 min
Graph story problems Solve story problems from your graph: if 3 more people chose fall, how many would there be? Write two questions about the graph for someone else. Science 15 min
Birds that migrate Some birds fly south each fall and back each spring. Find one that migrates and trace its trip on the globe. Your child explains today's science to someone at home, then writes it down in three sentences. Social studies 20 min
Travel in the future Talk about how people might travel in the future, and what problems a new way could solve. Design a new vehicle, draw it, and label what makes it go. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Little Blue Engine Read “The Little Blue Engine” 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 23 : Homes, then and nowReading 30 min
New: irregular plurals This week: irregular plurals. Some words change instead of adding -s: man, men; foot, feet; mouse, mice. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: men, women, feet and teeth. Your child finds a irregular plurals word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
A question about homes Write a question about homes long ago that you want to answer. Your child writes a question, finds three facts that answer it, and writes them as a paragraph with a topic sentence. Math 30 min
A bar graph with a scale Make a bar graph from last week's answers, with a scale up the side that counts by 1s. Label the bars and give the graph a title. Science 15 min
Leaf shapes and edges Collect leaves from three trees and sort them by shape and by edge: smooth, toothed or lobed. Your child writes what they did, what they saw, and what they think it means, in a science notebook. Social studies 20 min
A one-room home Long ago, many homes had one or two rooms, a fireplace for heat and cooking, and no running water. Draw a floor plan of a one-room home and label where people cooked, slept and ate. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Boxcar Children Read “The Boxcar Children” 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 irregular plurals Say a word: mice, geese, children and sheep. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight irregular plurals words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Finding facts Write three facts that answer your question, from a book, a grown-up or this week's topic. Your child writes a question, finds three facts that answer it, and writes them as a paragraph with a topic sentence. Math 30 min
A scale that counts by 2s Make a bar graph of 20 or more answers with a scale that counts by 2s. Where does the top of a bar go for an odd number? Science 15 min
Measuring a tree Measure around three tree trunks at the height of your chest with a string, and compare them. Your child draws a labeled diagram of today's science and writes a sentence under it. Social studies 20 min
Inventions that changed homes Electric lights, running water, refrigerators and washing machines changed life at home. Pick one and write which chores it made easier. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Thread That Glowed Read “The Thread That Glowed” 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
irregular plurals in sentences Read the irregular plurals words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “eight” and “fall”. 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 topic sentence Turn your question into a topic sentence for your report. Your child writes a question, finds three facts that answer it, and writes them as a paragraph with a topic sentence. Math 30 min
Put-together questions How many chose apples and bananas together? Use the bars to add. Write three put-together questions and answer them. Science 15 min
Reading tree rings Count the rings on a stump or a cut log. Wide rings were good growing years; narrow ones were dry or cold. Your child writes a guess about why it happened, and how they could test the guess. Social studies 20 min
Ask about a home Ask a grandparent or an older neighbor about the home they grew up in: heat, light, chores and rooms. Write three things that were different from your home. 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: The Thread That Glowed 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
Writing the report Write the report: your topic sentence, three facts in your own words, and an ending. Your child writes a question, finds three facts that answer it, and writes them as a paragraph with a topic sentence. Math 30 min
Compare questions How many more chose dogs than cats? Use the bars to subtract. Write three compare questions for someone else. Science 15 min
Leaves that fall, leaves that stay Some trees drop their leaves in fall and some stay green all year. Find one of each near home. Your child writes two facts they found out and one question still left. Social studies 20 min
A long-ago chore Children long ago helped churn butter, fetch water and gather wood. Wash a small towel by hand and hang it to dry. Time how long it took and compare it with a washing machine. Timer teach.peabody.kids/timer Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Read “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” 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: Newt Is Nervous Reread “Newt Is Nervous” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “eight” and “fall”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Share and answer Read your report to someone and answer one question they ask you about it. Your child writes a question, finds three facts that answer it, and writes them as a paragraph with a topic sentence. Math 30 min
A weather bar graph Graph a month of weather from a calendar or a weather report: sunny, cloudy and rainy days. Write what the graph shows in one sentence. Science 15 min
How trees help Write four ways trees help people and animals, like shade, clean air, food and homes. Your child explains today's science to someone at home, then writes it down in three sentences. Social studies 20 min
A then and now poster Make a poster with two halves, a home long ago and a home today, with labels for light, heat, water and food. Write a sentence about the change that matters most to you. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Goodbye, Waffles Read “Goodbye, Waffles” 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 24 : School, then and nowReading 30 min
New: re-, pre-, dis- and mis- This week: re-, pre-, dis- and mis-. A prefix changes a word's meaning: re- again, pre- before, dis- not, mis- wrongly. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: rewrite, preheat, preview and dislike. Your child finds a re-, pre-, dis- and mis- word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Choosing headings Choose two headings for a report about school long ago, like Tools and A School Day. A short report has a title, two headings and a paragraph under each. Your child chooses the headings first. Math 30 min
Measure ten things Measure ten pencils or crayons to the nearest inch and write each length. Which length came up the most? Science 15 min
Layers of soil Shake soil and water in a closed jar, let it sit overnight, and draw the layers that settle. Your child writes what they did, what they saw, and what they think it means, in a science notebook. Social studies 20 min
A day at a one-room school In a one-room school, one teacher taught every grade, and children often walked miles to get there. Make a schedule for a day at a one-room school, then compare it with your own day. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Four Big Pages Read “The Four Big Pages” 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 re-, pre-, dis- and mis- Say a word: disagree, misspell, mislead and replay. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight re-, pre-, dis- and mis- words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Under the first heading Write a paragraph of three or four sentences under your first heading. A short report has a title, two headings and a paragraph under each. Your child chooses the headings first. Math 30 min
Making a line plot Draw a number line from 0 to 10 inches and put an X above it for each length you measured. Which length has the tallest stack of X's? Science 15 min
Which soil grows best? Plant seeds in sand, in clay and in potting soil, and predict which will grow best. Your child draws a labeled diagram of today's science and writes a sentence under it. Social studies 20 min
Tools for learning Children long ago used slates, chalk and a few shared books. Today there are pencils, paper and screens. Make a chart of learning tools then and now. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Goblins on Good Behavior Read “Goblins on Good Behavior” 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
re-, pre-, dis- and mis- in sentences Read the re-, pre-, dis- and mis- words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “far” and “full”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Under the second heading Write a paragraph of three or four sentences under your second heading. A short report has a title, two headings and a paragraph under each. Your child chooses the headings first. Math 30 min
Hand spans Measure the hand span of everyone in the family in centimeters and make a line plot. What is the longest? The shortest? The difference between them? Science 15 min
Worm jobs Watch a worm on a damp paper towel for a few minutes, then put it back. Write how worms help soil. Your child writes a guess about why it happened, and how they could test the guess. Social studies 20 min
A hornbook Some children long ago learned their letters from a hornbook: a wooden paddle holding one printed page under a thin, clear layer of horn. Make a paper hornbook with the alphabet and a short rhyme. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Newt Is Nervous Read “Newt Is Nervous” 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 Four Big Pages 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 title and a picture Add a title to your report, and a picture with a caption. A short report has a title, two headings and a paragraph under each. Your child chooses the headings first. Math 30 min
Reading a line plot Ask questions about a line plot: how many were longer than 5 inches? How many in all? Write the answers as full sentences. Science 15 min
A compost jar Food scraps and leaves break down into compost that feeds soil. Start a small compost jar with a grown-up. Your child writes two facts they found out and one question still left. Social studies 20 min
Rules then and now School rules long ago were often stricter, like standing up to answer a question. Talk about why a rule like that might have been made. Write two school rules you think are fair today. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Duck Says Sorry Read “Duck Says Sorry” 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 Thread That Glowed Reread “The Thread That Glowed” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “far” and “full”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Do the headings fit? Read your report aloud and check that each paragraph matches its heading. A short report has a title, two headings and a paragraph under each. Your child chooses the headings first. Math 30 min
A leaf line plot Collect ten leaves, measure each one in centimeters, and make a line plot. Write one thing the line plot tells you about the leaves. Science 15 min
A soil report Write a short report: what soil is made of, who lives in it, and why plants need it. Your child explains today's science to someone at home, then writes it down in three sentences. Social studies 20 min
Interview about school Ask a grown-up three questions about their school days and write the answers. Make a Venn diagram of their school and your learning at home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Elevator Plan Read “The Elevator Plan” 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 25 : Bones and musclesReading 30 min
New: -ful, -less and -ness This week: -ful, -less and -ness. -ful means full of (helpful), -less means without (fearless), -ness makes a word a thing (kindness). Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: helpful, careful, hopeful and fearless. Your child finds a -ful, -less and -ness word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Two sources With a grown-up, pick two sources about bones or muscles: a library book, The Body pages, or a true read-aloud. With a grown-up, your child reads two short sources on one topic and writes what each one says. Math 30 min
Rows and columns Put 12 counters in 3 rows of 4. Count them by rows: 4, 8, 12. Then count them by columns: 3, 6, 9, 12. Science 20 min
Bones by the numbers A grown-up has 206 bones, and a baby is born with more, which join together as the child grows. The longest bone is the thigh bone. Measure your own leg from hip to knee in inches. Social studies 15 min
Primary sources A primary source was made at the time something happened, like a photo, a letter or a ticket. Find three in your home. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Tavi and the Bones Under Her Skin Read “Tavi and the Bones Under Her Skin” 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 -ful, -less and -ness Say a word: endless, kindness, sadness and darkness. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight -ful, -less and -ness words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
The first source Write three facts from your first source, and the source's name. With a grown-up, your child reads two short sources on one topic and writes what each one says. Math 30 min
Arrays at home Find arrays at home: an egg carton, a muffin tin, a window with panes. For each one, write how many rows, how many in each row, and how many in all. Science 20 min
Hinges and balls Hinge joints bend one way, like knees and elbows; ball-and-socket joints turn in circles, like shoulders and hips. Make a model hinge from two craft sticks and a paper fastener. Social studies 15 min
Reading an old photo Look at an old photo and list what you see, what you think, and what you wonder. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Dinosaurs Are Still Here Read “Dinosaurs Are Still Here” 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
-ful, -less and -ness in sentences Read the -ful, -less and -ness words from this week again, then read them in sentences: on the decodable page, or in three short sentences you write. New sight words: “grow” and “hold”. 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 second source Write three facts from your second source, and the source's name. With a grown-up, your child reads two short sources on one topic and writes what each one says. Math 30 min
Repeated adding An array of 4 rows of 5 is 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20. Build three arrays and write the adding sentence for each. Science 20 min
Muscles work in pairs When the muscle on the front of your arm pulls, the one on the back relaxes, and the other way round. Feel both while you bend and straighten your arm, and draw the pair. Social studies 15 min
Artifacts An artifact is an object people made and used. Pick an old object at home and write what it tells about its time. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Hum Under My Hand Read “Hum Under My Hand” 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: Tavi and the Bones Under Her Skin 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
Same and different Write one fact both sources share and one fact only one of them gives. With a grown-up, your child reads two short sources on one topic and writes what each one says. Math 30 min
Arrays on grid paper Color arrays on grid paper: 2 rows of 6, 3 rows of 3, and 4 rows of 4. Write the total for each by adding the rows. Science 20 min
Your backbone Your backbone is a stack of small bones with soft pads between them, so you can bend and twist. Thread spools or cardboard rings on a pipe cleaner to make a model backbone. Social studies 15 min
Oral history Ask an older relative to tell a short story about when they were young, and write it down. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Elephant's Child Read “The Elephant's Child” 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 Four Big Pages Reread “The Four Big Pages” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “grow” and “hold”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Our research page Put your facts together on one page with a title and a list of your two sources. With a grown-up, your child reads two short sources on one topic and writes what each one says. Math 30 min
Same total, different arrays Make every array you can with 12 counters: 1 row of 12, 2 rows of 6, 3 rows of 4. Draw each one and write its adding sentence. Science 20 min
Strong bones and muscles Bones grow stronger with jumping and running, and with foods like milk, yogurt, beans and leafy greens. Make a week's plan with one bone-building activity and one food for each day. Social studies 15 min
A home museum Set up a small museum of three old things, with a label card for each one. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Steadfast Tin Soldier Read “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” 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 26 : Heart and lungsReading 30 min
New: -er and -or This week: -er and -or. -er and -or can mean a person who does something: teach, teacher; act, actor. Read these words together, running a finger under each one as you say it: teacher, farmer, baker and singer. Your child finds a -er and -or word in a book or on a box at home. Writing 20 min
Taking notes While reading about the heart, write five notes of one to three words each. Your child turns short notes (single words and phrases) into full sentences for a report. Math 30 min
Groups the same size Put 15 beans into 5 cups, the same number in each. How many in each cup? Then put 15 beans into groups of 3. How many groups are there? Science 20 min
The heart's four rooms The heart has four rooms called chambers: two take blood in and two push it out. Draw a heart as a square cut into four, with arrows for blood coming in and going out. Social studies 15 min
Years and decades A decade is ten years. Count the decades from the year a grandparent was born until now. 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 -er and -or Say a word: painter, actor, sailor and visitor. Your child says each sound, then writes the word. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off. Read all eight -er and -or words as fast as you can, then once more. Writing 20 min
Notes to sentences Turn three of your notes into full sentences. Your child turns short notes (single words and phrases) into full sentences for a report. Math 30 min
Skip counting groups 4 groups of 3 is 3, 6, 9, 12. Skip count to find 5 groups of 2 and 3 groups of 5. Write each one as repeated adding. Science 20 min
Pulse rates Find your pulse on your wrist and count the beats for one minute with a timer. Count it resting, after walking, and after running, and make a bar graph. Social studies 15 min
A family timeline Make a timeline of important family events, with the year at each mark. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Tooth on the Beach Read “The Tooth on the Beach” 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
-er and -or in sentences Read the -er 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: “hurt” and “keep”. These are read by sight, not sounded out. Write each on a card and read the cards every day this week. Writing 20 min
Grouping notes Sort your notes into two groups, heart and lungs, and give each group a heading. Your child turns short notes (single words and phrases) into full sentences for a report. Math 30 min
Equal group stories There are 4 bikes with 2 wheels each. How many wheels in all? Make up two equal group stories and draw them. Science 20 min
Arteries and veins Arteries carry blood away from the heart and veins bring it back. Look for veins on the inside of your wrist. On a body outline, trace a loop from the heart out to a hand and back. Social studies 15 min
Inventions in order Look up the year the telephone, the light bulb, the airplane and the television were invented, and put them on a timeline. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Snail Race Read “The Snail Race” 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: Hum Under My Hand 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
A paragraph from notes Write a paragraph about the heart from your notes, starting with a topic sentence. Your child turns short notes (single words and phrases) into full sentences for a report. Math 30 min
Odd and even rows Arrange 10 counters in 2 equal rows. Can you do the same with 11? Why not? Even numbers always make 2 equal rows. Science 20 min
How much air? Take one deep breath and blow it all into a balloon. Measure around the balloon with a string. Try three times and keep the biggest. Then try after a minute of jumping. Social studies 15 min
Before and after Pick one event on a timeline and write how life was before it and after it. Your child draws a labeled picture of today's activity and writes a caption. 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: Tavi and the Bones Under Her Skin Reread “Tavi and the Bones Under Her Skin” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “hurt” and “keep”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
Every note used Check that every note made it into your paragraph, and add any that are missing. Your child turns short notes (single words and phrases) into full sentences for a report. Math 30 min
Equal groups on paper Make a sheet of equal group problems on the worksheet generator, or write five yourself. Draw each one to check the answer. Science 20 min
A strong heart Exercise makes the heart muscle stronger. Do a minute each of jumping jacks, running in place and dancing. Write a plan for an hour of moving every day this week. Social studies 15 min
My future timeline Draw a timeline from now until you are a grown-up, with three things you hope to do. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Steadfast Tin Soldier Read “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” 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 27 : Healthy habitsReading 30 min
Review: read the words Read these words from the last few weeks: rewrite, helpful, teacher, preheat, careful, farmer, preview, hopeful and baker. 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
Add a fact Reread one of this quarter's reports and add one new fact to it. To revise, your child adds one fact, takes out one sentence that doesn't belong, and makes the ending stronger. Math 30 min
Three-digit check Solve four problems: two three-digit sums and two differences, one of each with regrouping. Check one of them with base-ten blocks. Science 20 min
How germs spread Germs spread by coughs, sneezes and hands. Put a little flour on your hand and shake hands with someone. Where did it go? Practice coughing and sneezing into your elbow. Social studies 15 min
Kinds of communities Write three communities you belong to and what the people in each one share. Afterward, your child writes two or three sentences about what they did and why it matters. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Tooth on the Beach Read “The Tooth on the Beach” 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
Review: spell the words Say a word from the review list (rewrite, helpful, teacher, preheat, careful and farmer); 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
Take one out Find a sentence in your report that doesn't belong, and cross it out. To revise, your child adds one fact, takes out one sentence that doesn't belong, and makes the ending stronger. Math 30 min
Mental math check Say 10 more, 10 less, 100 more and 100 less than five numbers. Time it, and try to beat the time tomorrow. Science 20 min
Food groups Sort a week of meals into fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. Which group did you eat the most? Which the least? Social studies 15 min
Rules in a community Talk about rules that help a community, like quiet hours or keeping dogs on a leash, and why they exist. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Tale of Peter Rabbit Read “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” 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: rewrite, helpful, teacher, preheat, careful and farmer. Mix them up: point to a word at random and see if your child can read it. New sight words: “kind” and “laugh”. 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 stronger ending Rewrite the ending of your report so it tells the reader why the topic matters. To revise, your child adds one fact, takes out one sentence that doesn't belong, and makes the ending stronger. Math 30 min
Graph check Read a bar graph and a line plot you made, and answer three questions about each. Make one new graph from a question you choose. Science 20 min
Reading a food label Find the serving size and the grams of sugar on two food labels. Which food has more sugar in one serving? Social studies 15 min
Community services List the services your community gives everyone, like libraries, parks, roads and fire stations. Your child explains today to someone at home, then writes the main idea in a sentence. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: Eeyore's Birthday Read “Eeyore's Birthday” 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 Tooth on the Beach 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
Better words Swap three plain words in your report for exact ones. To revise, your child adds one fact, takes out one sentence that doesn't belong, and makes the ending stronger. Math 30 min
Arrays and groups check Build three arrays and three sets of equal groups, and write the adding sentence for each. Explain one of them to a grown-up. Science 20 min
The trip food takes Food travels from the mouth down a tube to the stomach, then through the intestines, where the body takes what it needs. Measure out a string about 22 feet long: that is about how long a grown-up's small intestine is. Social studies 15 min
A community problem Pick a problem in your community, like litter, and write two ways people could solve it together. 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: Hum Under My Hand Reread “Hum Under My Hand” from last week. The second time is smoother and quicker: that is fluency growing. Find this week's sight words, “kind” and “laugh”, in the book or on their cards. Let your child pick one page to read to someone else in the family. Writing 20 min
The final copy Copy the revised report neatly and read it to the family. To revise, your child adds one fact, takes out one sentence that doesn't belong, and makes the ending stronger. Math 30 min
Third quarter games day Play two 2nd grade math games your child chooses. Talk about which skill each game practiced. Science 20 min
Sleep and screens Children from 6 to 12 need about 9 to 12 hours of sleep a night. Count the hours you slept last night. Make a bedtime plan that puts screens away an hour before bed. Social studies 15 min
My community poster Make a poster about your community with a map, three places and two helpers. Afterward, your child writes how today's topic shows up in their own town or home. Read-aloud 15 min
Read-aloud: The Princess and the Pea Read “The Princess and the Pea” 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: ______________________________