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During the week of
learning to use the words listed below. We are learning to use these
words when we talk. This will help your child become a better reader.
This week please try to use these words as often as you can.You may
wish to do the activities, too, so your child can get extra practice
with the words. Have fun using these words!
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Your household is your house, all of
the people who live there, and all of
the things that are a part of it.
When children or animals romp,
they play happily.
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your child to romp outside
Draw a floor plan of your household
with your child. Write in where each
member of your household sleeps.
with you.
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fad
If something is a fad, it is popular for
a very short time.
Ask your child to tell you about any
fads he or she is interested in right
now. Describe for your child a funny
fad that you followed in the past.
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To entertain means to do something
like sing, dance, or play an instrument to please an audience.
Sing a song with your child to entertain other members of your family.
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creative
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A creative person is someone
who is always thinking up new
and interesting ideas.
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gather
When you gather things, you collect
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all into a group.
Challenge your child to gather five
pairs of shoes from around your
Have your child explain to you
why Walt Disney was creative
when he made Mickey Mouse
talk in Steamboat Willie.
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