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Summer Reading Counts

Dear Teacher...
Get ready for back-to-school with a letter.

What you need:
  • paper
  • pen or pencil
  • crayons and/or markers

    What to do:
    1. If possible, find out your child's teacher's name before the first day of school.

    2. Discuss with your child what she would like her teacher to know about her before the school year starts. Possible topics include: what she liked about last year, things she would like to learn about this year, hobbies, family members, friends, or even favourite colors.

    3. Write the letter. After she finishes, your child might want to draw a picture to go along with the letter or decorate it with stickers.

    4. Your child can take the letter with her the first day of school, or give it to her teacher after school starts.

    Learning Benefits
  • provides practice with letter-writing skills
  • encourages taking the perspective of another



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