
Winter Writing Wonderland!
Copper Hill Curriculum Corner - December 2023
Fun Ways to Incorporate Writing at Home
Encouraging writing at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. Writing is a multifaceted skill that contributes to academic success, effective communication, self-expression, critical thinking, and the creation of meaningful connections. Through writing, parents and children can connect on a deeper level. Letters, simple notes, and shared stories become cherished memories that can be revisited over time. By fostering a positive environment and showing enthusiasm for your child's writing, you can help them develop a lifelong love for expressing themselves through words.
Here are some fun ways to incorporate writing at home and during the winter recess.
- Write a thank you note or letter to someone (allow them to choose the recipient)
- Make a shopping list for the grocery store
- Journal each day during winter break about either the best, funny, interesting part of their day
- Write a review on one of the gifts they received
- If you could have your own "Yes Day" what would the top ten activities be on it
- Write instructions for taking care of the family pet (useful when you go away)
- The Day I Met a Talking Animal: Describe the type of animal, what you talked about, and the adventures you went on together
Ten Winter Break Ideas & Activities to Explore!
- Check out the Shady Brook Farms in PA for the Holiday Light Drive Tour
- Enjoy a firepit with smores and hot chocolate
- Bake cookies together and watch favorite movies together
- Enjoy family game night - tons of board games to choose from!
- Take a ski trip
- If there is snow, build a snowman or go sledding
- Drive around your neighborhood and check out everyone's holiday lights and decorations
- Take a brisk walk in the park or nice hike with loved ones
- Cozy up and read books together
- Check out Peddler's Village at night and see all the lights and gingerbread houses on display
Copper Hill Staff Reading Picks
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems
First Grade
Recommended by
Ms. Kleinwaks
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Third Grade
Recommended by
Ms. Kohlhepp
The Boy on the Porch by Sharon Creech
Fourth Grade
Recommended by
Ms. Yoos