Activities

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1. Assign each child a character from a story. 2. Other kids prepare questions to ask the 'character.' 3. Role-play the interview and discuss.

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Storybooks, paper, pencils

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1. Choose a book appropriate for the group. 2. Have kids sit in a circle and take turns reading a paragraph or page. 3. Discuss the story as it progresses.

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Storybooks

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1. Divide kids into teams and assign a book to each. 2. One child starts reading aloud and hands off to the next after a set time. 3. Continue until the book is finished.

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Books

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1. Choose a story and assign characters to kids. 2. Have them act out scenes from the book. 3. Encourage creative dialogue and gestures.

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Storybooks, costumes (optional)

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1. Provide a selection of picture books. 2. Kids take turns showing pages and discussing what they observe. 3. Encourage questions and storytelling based on the images.

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Picture books

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1. Read a story and stop before the ending. 2. Have kids write or share their own version of how the story ends. 3. Compare their endings to the original.

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Storybooks, paper, pencils

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1. Hide clues around the room, each leading to a part of a story. 2. Kids work together to find and read the clues. 3. Piece together the clues to complete the story.

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Clues, storybooks

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1. Guide kids through a library or book collection. 2. Encourage them to pick books based on covers or themes. 3. Share a few sentences about why they chose their books.

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Library or book collection

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1. Provide a list of words to find (e.g., 'cat,' 'happy'). 2. Kids search through books to locate the words. 3. Share where they found each word.

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Books, word list

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1. Create bingo cards with reading-related tasks (e.g., 'read a poem'). 2. Kids complete tasks to fill rows on the card. 3. Celebrate completed rows with small rewards.

Materials needed:

Bingo cards, books

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1. Choose a book and discuss its current cover. 2. Kids draw their own version of the cover. 3. Share and explain their designs to the group.

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Books, paper, colored pencils

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1. Pair kids and provide them with books. 2. One child reads a page or paragraph while the other listens. 3. Switch roles after each turn.

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Books

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1. Provide kids with a story that has been cut into paragraphs. 2. Have them arrange the paragraphs in the correct order. 3. Read the story aloud once it’s complete.

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Printed story paragraphs

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1. Read a story aloud and pause to suggest yoga poses matching the events or characters. 2. Kids perform the poses while listening to the story. 3. Encourage creativity by letting them suggest poses.

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Storybooks, yoga mats

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1. Start with a prompt or opening sentence. 2. Each child adds one sentence to continue the story. 3. Read the completed story aloud to the group.

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Paper, pencils

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1. Choose scenes from a familiar book. 2. Kids take turns acting out scenes while others guess the book and scene. 3. Rotate roles to include everyone.

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Storybooks

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1. Each child picks a favorite book. 2. They present the book to the group, sharing why they like it. 3. Allow time for questions and discussions about the books.

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Books

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1. Read a story aloud to the group. 2. Pause at key moments to ask questions or let kids act out events. 3. Encourage participation to make the story interactive.

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Storybooks

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1. Prepare questions about a book the group has read. 2. Ask the questions and award points for correct answers. 3. Celebrate with a small prize for the top scorer or team.

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Books, question cards

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1. Provide materials for making bookmarks. 2. Let kids design bookmarks inspired by their favorite books or characters. 3. Share and explain their designs to the group.

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Paper, markers, stickers, scissors

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1. Assign a story or let kids choose their own. 2. Kids hunt for interesting words and write them down. 3. Discuss the meanings and usage of the words found.

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Books, paper, pencils

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1. Read a story aloud or let kids read individually. 2. Ask them to draw their favorite scene or character. 3. Share the drawings and explain their choices.

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Paper, crayons, markers

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1. Provide dice with images or story prompts. 2. Kids roll the dice and create a story based on the results. 3. Share the stories with the group.

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Story dice or picture cubes

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1. Have kids write about their favorite book and why they love it. 2. Place the writings in a time capsule. 3. Open the capsule after a set time to rediscover their thoughts.

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Paper, pencils, box or container

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1. Provide poetry books or have kids bring their own. 2. Each child selects a poem to read aloud. 3. Discuss the meaning and emotions of the poems.

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Poetry books

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1. Kids choose a favorite book and outline its main points. 2. Create a storyboard or act out a short promotional trailer. 3. Present the trailer to the group.

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Paper, markers, optional video tools

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1. Provide access to interactive eBooks. 2. Let kids explore the stories, animations, and features. 3. Discuss their favorite parts after reading.

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Tablet or computer with eBooks

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1. Display books with interesting covers. 2. Kids guess the story or genre based on the cover art. 3. Reveal the actual story and compare guesses.

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Books with varied covers

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1. Share information about the chosen author. 2. Read excerpts from their books. 3. Discuss the author’s style and stories.

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Books by the chosen author, biography information

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1. Choose a story with multiple characters. 2. Assign roles to kids and rehearse the scenes. 3. Perform the story for the group.

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Storybooks, optional props

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1. Set up a quiet, comfortable reading space. 2. Provide a variety of books for kids to choose from. 3. Let them read independently and enjoy the calm environment.

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Books, comfortable seating

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1. Set up a comfortable reading area. 2. Each child reads a story to their pet or stuffed animal. 3. Encourage them to use expressive voices while reading.

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Books, stuffed animals or pets

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1. Set a timer for the marathon. 2. Kids read independently or in groups. 3. Track progress and celebrate everyone’s achievements.

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Books, timer

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1. Identify key themes or words from a story. 2. Write or draw them into a creative word cloud. 3. Share and discuss their artistic choices.

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Paper, markers, optional word cloud software

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1. Set up blankets and snacks in a park or backyard. 2. Provide books for kids to read. 3. Discuss favorite parts of their reading during snack breaks.

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Books, picnic blankets, snacks

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1. Choose a theme and gather matching books. 2. Let kids explore and read the books. 3. Discuss the theme and what they learned.

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Books matching the theme

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1. Read a book as a group or individually. 2. Watch the movie version of the story. 3. Discuss similarities, differences, and preferences.

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Books, movie version of the story

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1. Have kids pick a character from a book. 2. Write a postcard as if they are that character. 3. Share the postcards with the group.

Materials needed:

Postcard templates, pencils

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1. Have kids choose their favorite character. 2. Use magazine clippings to create a collage representing the character. 3. Present and explain their artwork.

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Magazines, scissors, glue, paper

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1. Pick a story to rewrite. 2. Have kids change a major event or write a different ending. 3. Share and compare their versions with the original.

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Books, paper, pencils

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1. Assign a book for everyone to read beforehand. 2. Gather to discuss key points and favorite parts. 3. Use prepared questions to guide the discussion.

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Books, discussion questions

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1. Select passages with dialogue or action. 2. Kids read and act out the scenes in small groups. 3. Share their interpretations with the whole group.

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Books

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1. Create cards with words and their definitions. 2. Kids match the words to the correct definitions. 3. Discuss the meanings of tricky words as a group.

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Word cards, definition cards

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1. Create matching pairs of cards related to a story. 2. Shuffle and lay the cards face down. 3. Kids take turns flipping cards to find matching pairs.

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Cards with story-related images or phrases

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1. Create a chart to track reading progress. 2. Update the chart with books or pages read. 3. Celebrate milestones with rewards or praise.

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Chart paper, markers

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1. Provide a variety of books with visible titles on the spines. 2. Arrange books so the titles form a poem. 3. Share and explain the created poems.

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Books

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1. Choose a scene or chapter from a book. 2. Draw an illustration that represents it. 3. Share the drawings and describe the scenes.

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Paper, markers, crayons

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1. Pick a story or book. 2. Select songs that match the mood or theme. 3. Share and explain the playlist choices.

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Music player (optional)

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1. Provide each child with a book passport. 2. After finishing a book, they record details like title, author, and a favorite part. 3. Share their completed entries with the group.

Materials needed:

Passport template, pencils