For the Girls ;)

Here is a great list of books for the girls.

http://www.amightygirl.com/mighty-girl-picks/top-read-alouds

Five Finger Rule

I thought this was a great way for you to be able to choose your own books that suite your independent reading ability.  Follow the picture of the hand and grab a book that you are reading or would like to read to see if it is a good match for your reading skills.

Wise Words......

Online Magazine

National Geographic for Kids has a great online website that offers nature videos, games, stories and more.

Check it out!

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day card


The You and I book


Father's Day gift box...put all of dad's favorites in the decorated box


Homemade BBQ sauce

http://innerchildfun.com/2012/06/fathers-day-gift-kids-can-make.html

Bookmark


http://blog.mpmschoolsupplies.com/4020/fathers-day-round-up-silly-photo-bookmarks/

Reading Fort

I thought this was a really cool idea.  Find a spot around the house or outside and create your own reading sanctuary.

Free Smart Apps!

Top 65 FREE Apps!

Click on the following link:

http://www.smartappsforkids.com/top-10-free-apps-1.html

Venus Crosses the Sun

If you didn't get a chance to see Venus crossing paths with the Sun, read this article from Scholastic News.

http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3757321

Great Games

Here are some fun games that will also help with reading and vocabulary skills!

                               

               
Blurt!
Good vocabulary builder, great opportunity to talk about multiple meaning words and build background knowledge.










Name 5
Good game for the older game player.  Recreate rules to make it less confusing for younger players.  Great for building background knowledge.

Rhyme -n- Tyme
Good vocabulary builder, great opportunity to talk about spelling patterns.












Boggle
Good vocabulary builder
Increases awareness of spelling patterns











Scattergories
Good vocabulary builder,
EXCELLENT for building background knowledge











Banagrams and Appleletters
Good word building game, provides opportunities to discuss spelling patterns and introduce new vocabulary, to use to enhance learning