Literacy: What is it and how can we improve it?

Literacy refers to any reading or writing skills. Click here for more information on what literacy is and what you can do improve these skills in your children. Following these tips on how to read with your children to increase your child’s speech and language skills!

Image result for sunWith spring right around the corner, check out some spring-themed activities/ideas posted under “Speech Worksheets!” ———>

 

Ideas to Make Reading Fun!

Literacy activities are much more than just reading. Children are more likely to develop skills when they are having fun. Activities can be matched with books to extend learning in hands-on ways that focus specific learning skills.

While there are many great children’s books, here are five, fun activities to enjoy while reading with your child. Try these ideas to expand your child’s interest in books!

Check out the Family Book Sheets for more helpful tips about ideas and questions to ask the children before, during, and after reading a book. ——–>

 

Help Send The Fifth Graders to Camp

Dear Snow Families,
It’s that time of year again, the Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser is underway!  All proceeds will be used to help send next year’s Fifth Graders to Camp Pinewood.
Packets have been sent home with all important information. If you need another, please contact Ms. Sherlock. There is an online ordering option at www.pizzakit.com (Fundraiser ID #361680) .
Order forms and payments are due on Thursday March 21st and pizza kits will be delivered on April 24th, 3:45 PM-5:00PM.
Thanks for supporting our upcoming 5th graders as they prepare for their last year as Snow Wolves!
– 5th Grade Team