Tip #142 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents: Fun Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School (McKinley, Abbot) - A Play
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #141 Rewrite a Story Energy and persistence conquer all things. ~Ben Franklin Does your child have a favorite book that has to be read to him because it is too long or too difficult for his age? Here’s an activity that allows your child to re-create that favorite book so that he can enjoy reading it over and over by himself or even to younger children. Have your child choose one of his favorite longer stories and rewrite it as a picture book. This can seem to be an overwhelming task at first. If the book is particularly long, he may want to start by breaking this big project into a smaller, more manageable one by first: ● ...