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Sample tips
Here are examples of the kinds of tips and activity ideas you'll receive though our text messaging service.
Alphabet city
On a walk together, look for the shapes of letters in the buildings all around you. More ideas: Builders and Buildings [2]
Ciudad del alfabeto
Den un paseo juntos y busquen figuras de letras en los edificios a su alrededor. Más ideas: Builders and Buildings [2]
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Mapmaker
After reading a favorite book, have your child draw a map of the book's setting. More ideas: Map Making [3]
Cartógrafo
Después de leer un libro favorito, ponga a su niño a dibujar un mapa de la configuración del libro. Más ideas: Map Making [3]
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Be a reading role model!
Make sure your kids see you reading and writing, whether it's reading the morning newspaper or making a shopping list. More ideas: Be a Reading Role Model [4]
¡Se un modelo de la lectura!
Sea un modelo de la lectura Cerciórese de que sus hijos le ven leer y escribir, ya sea leyendo el periódico o haciendo la lista de compra. Más ideas: Be a Reading Role Model [4]
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Nature scavenger hunt
Make a list of things to find outside (such as an acorn, stone, or feather). Give your child the list and let the hunt begin! More ideas: Outdoor Explorations [5]
Casería de la naturaleza
Dele al niño una lista de cosas para buscar afuera (bellota, piedra, pluma) y ¡qué comience la cacería! Más ideas: Outdoor Explorations [5]
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Vocabulary bank
Introduce an interesting word each week, then share a kid-friendly definition and examples. Keep that word active at home! More: Building Your Child's Vocabulary [6]
Banco de vocabulario
Presente una palabra interesante cada semana, comparta la definición apta para niños y dele ejemplos. ¡Mantengan esa palabra activa en casa! Más en: Building Your Child's Vocabulary [6]
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Family stories
Ask your child to interview an older family member and share the stories at a family gathering. More ideas: Families and Communities [7]
Historias de la familia
Pídale al niño que entreviste al familiar más viejo y que comparta las historias en una reunión familiar. Más ideas: Families and Communities [7]
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Firework poetry
Write down descriptive words for fireworks. Can you create a poem using some of those words? More ideas: Summer Writing [8]
Poesía de fuegos artificiales
Intercambiar poemas. Escriba una línea del poema y su hijo, la siguiente. Mantengan el ritmo y rima de la última palabra. Más ideas: Summer Writing [8]