Making reading interactive is a wonderful way to ensure students are not only enjoying their learning but also engaged, which is the most successful way to foster the love of literacy and as well as promote growth. Getting the students outside while working on their skills is a great opportunity, below are some simple activities that can be done daily and adjusted to meet the needs of your student:
1. ABC/Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt
Go on an alphabet/vocabulary scavenger hunt. Search the neighborhood for things that begin with each letter of the alphabet. A-alley, B-bark on a tree, C-cumulus clouds, D– dog, and so on.
2.Read and write outside
On the next pleasant day, why not find a cozy spot outside and unwind with a good book. Maybe you could even do this after a walk to your nearest library for some new reads. Or, you might even try taking your journal outside and do some writing.
3. Create Stationery
Gather some art supplies (cardstock or heavy construction paper, crayons, paint and a clipboard) and head outdoors. Create stationery (cards and letter writing paper) to send to friends and family.You could do a crayon rubbing of tree bark or paint a scene of your backyard. Stay outside or head back indoors to write a letter or card to someone special.
4. Sight Word Hide and Seek
Write sight words or vocabulary words on individual cards. Hide them throughout the yard or playground. Now you are ready to seek them out. Have someone call out a word and then try to find the hidden word.*
*Taken from “”Growing Book by Book: A Guide to Nurturing Young Readers”
“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” - Jhumpa Lahiri
