Reading:
Read a chapter book this week. Pick out a few at the library that look interesting. You probably can't read every word, but just keep on going and try to figure out what is happening in the story.
Or, let Mom or Dad read a chapter to you every evening until you have finished the book.
[Parent: Find a transitional "chapter book" at the library. Check for the Stepping Stones series for fiction that appeals to kids who are at a transitional reading level. Or, pick out a classic children's book such as The House on Pooh Corner and read the book to your young child.
Activity Link:
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/steppingstones/]
Math:
Play Around the World in 80 Seconds online game at Scholastic.
- Try to work both levels (Easier and Harder) in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Activity Link:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/adventure/math2.htm
Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary:
Practice spelling words online at Ambleweb. Click the buttons at the bottom of the game to start with easy words; and then try some some harder words.
[Parents: You can print a spelling word list for your child's grade from Scott Forsman's Everyday Spelling http://www.everydayspelling.com/spellinglist/. Modify the game at Ambleweb with words from the list.]
Activity Link:
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/lookcover/lookcover.html
The World Around You:
Watch Animal Cams at the San Diego Zoo and Monterey Bay Aquarium web sites.
- Learn more about your favorite animal and tell your family about it.
Activity Link:
San Diego Zoo http://www.sandiegozoo.org/videos/index.html
Monterey Bay Aquarium http://mbayaq.org/efc/cam_menu.asp
