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HOMEWORK

FALL BOOKS TO COZY UP WITH

DINNER

ENCOURAGING LITERACY FROM

DAY ONE

A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee

TIPS FOR PARENTS

AND A BOOK

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46 Activity ideas for you and your children to enjoy.

Table of Contents

It’s never too early to add reading to your child’s daily routine.

ENCOURAGING LITERACY FROM DAY ONE

A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee – a fun book and a camp-style meal to go with it!

DINNER AND A BOOK

It’s time to cozy up with these fi ve colorful reads.

FALL BOOKS

Routines that help keep homework and the home-to-school connection strong!

HOMEWORK TIPS

Camp In is about three friends whose plans are unexpectedly changed.

STORY TIME!

This vocabulary-rich version is best for reading aloud to pre-readers or for fl uent readers. Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities.

LEVEL A - CAMP IN

LITERACY TIME!

23 The text in this version has been simplifi ed for emerging readers. Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities.

LEVEL B - CAMP IN

34 Early readers can practice reading this version of the story. Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities.

LEVEL C - CAMP IN

45Check in with your child after reading Camp In with these story questions.

COMPREHENSION SKILLS

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Autumn is my family’s favorite season! Both daughters have their birthdays this part of the year, and around this time my husband begins to yearn for the smell of cinnamon and apple pie. The scents in my wax warmers change from fl oral and fruity to spicy and crisp as the temperatures start to cool. I also look forward to wearing jeans and sweatshirts again.

Cozying up with a good book has always been one of my favorite things to do. I hope you enjoy this special time with your children and read with them for as long as they’ll let you. Snuggle up with some good books this fall that you will all enjoy reading together.If they are in primary school, it’s likely your kids will have reading as a part of their homework, but don’t let them lose sight of the

FALL IS IN THE AIR!

Tammy BenneckePRESIDENT AND [email protected]

joy that reading can bring. Reading is magical and can take them anywhere in the world or beyond. Try to o er your children choices and listen to what their interests are-- you just might light that reading spark within them!

Sincerely,

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W W W . R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G . C O M

Infants

Start Early!

Don’t worry about looking silly reading to your infant. Not only are you both enjoying a cuddle, but you’re helping him associate nice things with reading books! These feelings will carry over to the future, helping your child think positively about books even when he’s an independent reader.

Create A Baby-Friendly Book Collection

Make sure your books are durable and made of materials such as cloth, plastic, or board. Babies explore their world orally, so the books need to be sturdy enough to hold up even after being chewed on for a bit. Some books, such as Pat the Bunny, are also made to include tactile elements for your little one to interact with. As long as the books are easy to clean and durable, you won’t have to worry about them being ruined.

Toddlers Read Before Bed

Putting aside time for reading before bedtime or naptime is a wonderful idea because it both promotes reading and helps your kiddo settle down before she goes to sleep. A little cuddle and some quiet time with a book is an activity both parent and child will enjoy!

Be a Good Example

Actions speak louder than words! Make sure you set a good example by reading some on your own. Whether it’s an impressive chapter book or a fun magazine, if your kids see you reading, they’ll be encouraged to follow your lead and read themselves..

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Although most children aren’t reading independently until after they start elementary school, you don’t have to wait until they can read on their own to promote literacy. It’s never too early to add reading to your child’s daily routine! Here are some suggestions for developing literacy skills during different stages of early childhood development:

ENCOURAGING LITERACY FROM DAY ONE!


Educational Entertainment

While this technology and television-fi lled world may seem like it will rot your child’s brain, there are some programs that can actually be benefi cial in moderation. Use your child’s limited screen time to teach them through educational television shows and apps made specifi cally to teach little ones.

Red Apple Reading is an excellent educational tool for helping your children get ready to read! Level A provides game-based learning of letter names and sounds, rhyming, vocabulary and more.

PreschoolersKeep Reading Aloud!

At every stage of development, reading aloud is important. When you set aside time in your schedule just for reading, it reinforces the idea that reading is important. Kids of all ages enjoy being read to, and it’s a great way to spend a little quality time with your child!

Learn Letters

It’s a good idea to make sure your child is familiar with letters before she goes to preschool. There are plenty of fun ways to do this, such as using letter magnets or making collages out of letters cut from newspapers and old magazines. Be creative and make it fun! Regularly playing with letters makes it easier for your child to recognize them. Find over 200 alphabet activities here.

BY ENCOURAGING LITERACY FROM DAY ONE, PARENTS CAN RAISE CHILDREN WHO LOVE TO READ!

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DINNER AND A BOOK

S’more Bites recipe from Princess Pinky Girl

Enjoy the fall colors, cooler weather (depending

on where you are!), and camp-style meal either

in the comfort of your own home, out in the

backyard, or at a local park. Your family is sure

to love the meal change-up as well as the

change in seasons!

This month’s book comes highly recommended from an important children’s books critic – my 10 year old son. He fi rst heard this book read aloud in 2nd grade and recently came across it again. He thinks it is hilarious and after taking a peek at it, I agree!

September is a great month for camping! The weather is cool, but not too cool, and the leaves are beginning to change. However, not all families are into the camping scene. I have to admit I prefer waking up in my bed rather than in a sleeping bag! Whether your family enjoys spending a few nights in the great outdoors or not, you can all enjoy a “camp-style” meal.

A CAMPING SPREE WITH MR. MAGEE

Beanie Weenies recipe at Cooke’s Frontier

No camping trip (real or book inspired) is

complete without s’mores. This oven version

of s’mores from Princess Pinky Girl can’t be

beat. These are simple enough for the kiddos

to help put together with an adult to oversee

oven duty.

When we think of camping, hot dogs and beans come to mind. Don’t worry- this is not your childhood beanie weenies! While it involves more than just opening a can and pouring it into a bowl, it is still very simple and oh so yummy! In fact, we think it will become a family favorite. You can also easily add a side salad or roasted veggies if you wish to include something green with the meal. Thanks to Cooke’s Frontier for this delicious family-friendly recipe!!

S b i h f

Parents and children alike will enjoy this eventful camping trip with Mr. Magee and his faithful dog, Dee. Your family will not only get a kick out of this story, but they will also love

Van Dusen’s stunning illustrations.


SERIOUS LEARNING THAT’S SERIOUSY FUN!

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www.RedAppleReading.comHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn.Help your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn.

WORD SCRAMBLE

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FALL BOOKS

Join Mouse and Minka as they learn about leaves and play outside on an autumn day.

This beautifully illustrated book is great for kids ages 2 to 4.

Check out these books at your local library, or order online or at your favorite bookstore!

Artist and cross-country runner Gianna Z. faces challenges while trying to collect leaves for her science project.

Older children ages 8 to 12 will like this one.

Mouse’s First Fall By: Lauren Thompson

The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.By: Natasha Wing

By Robin Koontz

By: Kay Winters


Autumn has come, and that means time for picking apples! Children learn how apples are harvested and stored, as well as which apples are best for eating.

A nice read for 4- to 8-year-old children.

Why Do Leaves Change Color

Baby explores fall in this lift-the-fl ap book. Flaps are easy to lift and fun for younger children.

Kids ages 1 to 4 will enjoy this book.

Kids discover why leaves change color from this interesting book with detailed drawings of leaves. It also includes activities your child can do with leaves.

Recommended for children ages 4 to 8.

Apples, Apples Everywhere!

Baby Loves Fall!

By: Betsy Maestro

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HOMEWORK TIPS

START EARLY

Avoid the mistake of putting o homework until the end of the day. You and your child could easily be too tired or busy later, so don’t procrastinate! Let her have a quick snack and then get right to work.

STAY INFORMED

Check planners, newsletters, and teacher websites frequently. This is a good practice for both getting up-to-date homework information and information concerning other school activities.

KNOW YOUR CHILD

Every kid is di erent; and parents know what is most helpful for each individual child. Does your kiddo need you to sit with him, or would he rather be left alone? Does she work better in complete silence or is a little background noise OK? Provide your little one with the learning environment that will make him most successful!

CONTACT THE TEACHER

Remember, you are your child’s advocate! If things aren’t going well, don’t hesitate to schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher. If the two of you put your heads together, a solution is more likely to present itself. DON’T TAKE OVER

While it’s okay to o er a little help if your kiddo is stuck, resist the urge to do your child’s homework for him. A little struggle will not hurt your child and will very likely do him good!

PROVIDE INCENTIVES

Some kids are self-motivating and some need a little extra incentive. If your child has di culty completing assignments, o er small treats such as a special snack or a trip to the park for a week of completed assignments.

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3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY! CHOOSE THE VERSION THAT’S BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER, THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE.

LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES

LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES

LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

LITERACY ACTIVITIES

BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS

EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS

MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS

STORY TIME!

Level A



p. 1

Sam dragged his pop-up tent out of the basement. Russ, Leo, and George had come over to his house for a camping sleepover. When nightfall came, it started to

rain with thunder and lightning.


p. 2

“Aww man,” said Sam, who was very disappointed. “Our camp out is ruined.” The friends stared out of

the window with sad faces.


p. 3

Sam’s mom heard the boys complaining from the kitchen. “Why don’t you just have a camp in?” she suggested. Sam and his friends looked confused.


p. 4

“You can move the furniture in the living room and pop up your tent inside,” she explained. The boys

could not believe it! They couldn’t wait to set up their tent and sleeping bags either.


p. 5

They moved some furniture and popped up the tent in the open space. They unrolled their cozy sleeping bags inside of the tent. Then Sam’s mom started a

fi re in the fi replace.


“This is just like real camping,” said Leo. “The only thing missing is the night sky with the twinkling stars,” said George. “And don’t forget about the marshmal-

lows for s’mores,” said Russ.

p. 6

Just then, Sam’s mom brought out a tray of marshmal-lows, graham crackers, and chocolate bars. “We can make s’mores in the microwave,” she said. And that’s

just what they did.


p. 7


Then Sam’s mom turned off the lights and plugged in a string of small, sparkly, white lights. “Stars!” said Sam. “This is the best camp in ever!” His friends all

thought so too.

p. 8

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ACTIVITY TIME!

FALLING LEAVESWhat letter comes next in each falling leaf pattern? Write the missing letter to complete each pattern. Then write the word in each pattern at the bottom. Color the leaves with fall colors like orange, red, yellow, and brown. th

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RHYME TIME!


Let’s play tic-tac-toe! Look at the first board. Find three pictures with the same ending sound. Draw a line to connect them. Then try the other boards too.

If you need help, say each picture name and listen for the ending sound.

Level B



Sam got his pop-up tent out. His friends came over to his house. Then it started to rain.

p. 1

“Aww man,” said Sam, who was sad. “We can’t camp out.” The friends watched the rain.


p. 2


Sam’s mom told the boys, “You can have a camp in.” Sam and his friends did not know what that was.

p. 3

“You can pop up your tent in the room,” she said. The boys could not wait to put up the tent.


p. 4


They put up the tent in the living room. They got out the sleeping bags. Then Sam’s mom made a fi re for them.

p. 5

“This is just like real camping,” said Leo. “The only thing missing is the night sky and stars,” said George.

“And yummy food,” said Russ.


p. 6


Just then, Sam’s mom came in with a tray of treats for making s’mores. “We can make s’mores in here,” she

said.

p. 7

Then Sam’s mom turned off the lamp and plugged in a string of sparkling lights. “Stars!” said Sam. “This is

the best camp in ever!”


p. 8

WORD MAZE

Help Marcus get back to his tent before dark. Follow the path of words with the long E sound in them.

deer tree

bean meal

feet seal

met

pail

fair sent

him

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best

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said wet

rest


ACTIVITIES!

Pete is going camping, too. He is packing his things. Some of the letters are missing from the words. Look at the shape and fill in the missing letters.

Write a list of all the things you would take on a camping trip.

Can you think of a camping word for each letter of the alphabet? Write the words!

A ____________________ B ____________________ C____________________

D ____________________ E ____________________ F ____________________

G ____________________ H ____________________ I ____________________

J ____________________ K ____________________ L ____________________

M____________________ N ____________________ O ____________________

P ____________________ Q ____________________ R ____________________

S ____________________ T ____________________ U ____________________

V ____________________ W ____________________ X ____________________

Y ____________________ Z ____________________

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Level C



p. 1

Sam dragged his pop-up tent out from the base-ment. Russ, Leo, and George had just come over to his house for their campout. Then when it got dark, it

started to rain.


p. 2

“Aww man,” said Sam, who was very disappointed. “Our camp out is ruined.” The friends stared out of

the window with sad faces.


p. 3

Sam’s mother heard the boys from the kitchen. “Why don’t you just have a camp in?” she asked. Sam and

his friends did not know what she meant.


p. 4

“You can move some furniture and pop up your tent inside,” she explained. The boys could not believe it.

They could not wait to set up their tent either.


p. 5

They made some space in the living room and popped up the tent. They unrolled their sleeping bags inside of the tent. Then Sam’s mom started a fi re in

the fi replace.


p. 6

“This is just like real camping,” said Leo. “The only thing missing is the night sky with all of the stars,”

said George. “And don’t forget the marshmallows for s’mores,” said Russ.


p. 7

Just then, Sam’s mom came out with a tray of marsh-mallows, graham crackers, and chocolate bars. “We can cook s’mores in the microwave,” she said. That’s

just what they did.


p. 8

Then Sam’s mom turned off the overhead light and plugged in a string of small sparkly lights. “Stars!” said Sam.

“This is the best camp in ever!” His friends all agreed.

ACTIVITY TIME!

What do these words below have in common?

fall book school office scissors moon chilly apple football cool

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Use the number code below to find the answer. Write the letter above the matching number. Then read the answer. 1 = A 2 = B 3 = C 4 = D 5 = E 6 = H 7 = O 8 = L 9 = R 10 = S 11= T 12 = W 13 = U

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Write 5 more words that could be on the list above.

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Make up your own word pattern. See if a friend or family member can guess what the pattern is.

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Say the name of each picture. Then say the picture names together. Write the compound word on the line.

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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:

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Why couldn’t the friends camp out?

What did they get to do instead of a camp out?

Where did Sam pop up the tent?

What did the boys use to make s’mores?

How did Sam’s mom make stars inside?

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Pretend you are going on a camping trip and play

this fun word memory game with your child. The

object of the game is to get through the entire

alphabet while remembering the object for each

letter as you go. Begin by saying, “We’re going on

a camping trip, and I’m taking apples.” Your child

might then say, “I’m taking apples and boots.”

Then you might say, “We’re taking apples, boots,

and a canoe.” Continue until you have reached

the end of the alphabet. For younger children,

write down the list and encourage them to read

the words as you go.

End Blends

LITERACY TIME!

Camping Trip

Play a game where your child has to guess the

ending (or beginning) blend of these camping

related words. Make a set of fl ashcards with the

following words on them: camp, fort, sleeping,

tent, stick, path, fl ashlight, night, rocks, backpack,

tree, forest, park, wild, and star. (E.g. in “camp”

the blend is “mp”) Say a word and see if your

child can identify the ending (or beginning) letter

blends. If he or she guesses correctly, your child

can keep the card. Provide a small reward for a

certain number correct. Add your own words too!

Silly or Spooky Story

Work to create a silly or spooky story with

your child. Take turns adding parts of the story

and building on each other’s ideas. Add new

characters and new events to the story as you go.

Record the story with a digital recording device

or on your phone or computer. When you are

fi nished, write the story down on paper (or type

and print) and draw pictures to go with it. Ask

your child to recall the beginning, middle, and end

of the story.

Syllable Madness

You will need a bag of mini marshmallows and

this list of words with more than two syllables.

Say one of the words and ask your child to

decide how many syllables there are in the

word by clapping or stomping it out. If your child

is correct, he or she has earned that number

of mini marshmallows. For example, the word

marshmallow has 3 syllables so your child

would get 3 mini marshmallows. Use these

words or come up with your own: sunshine,

seasons, mosquitoes, fi refl y, compass, resources,

equipment, utensils, environment, recycle,

wilderness, dandelion, and binoculars.

Mini Marshmallow


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