Go on a scavenger hunt for words when you read! Pick a common word (and, the, he, she, and they are great options), and have your child be on the lookout for this specific word throughout the book. You could also choose a word specific to the book (like tree in The Giving Tree) or the main character’s name.

If your child does not yet know the word, this is a great opportunity to sound it out and repeat it over and over again. If they do know the word, it will be an exciting way to stay engaged. Happy hunting!

Go on a scavenger hunt for words when you read! Pick a common word (and, the, he, she, and they are great options), and have your child be on the lookout for this specific word throughout the book. You could also choose a word specific to the book (like tree in The Giving Tree) or the main character’s name.

If your child does not yet know the word, this is a great opportunity to sound it out and repeat it over and over again. If they do know the word, it will be an exciting way to stay engaged. Happy hunting!