Library Cards

Does your child have his or her own library card?  Read this article about the importance of kids having a library card, as well as the benefits it can provide.  You can also visit the Erie Library's website at the following link: http://eriepubliclibrary.com/

POP Pronoun Practice

A pronoun is a word or phrase that replaces a noun in a sentence.  Can you identify the pronoun in the sentence below?

Addie went to the store, she bought some candy. 

If you guessed "she" pat yourself on the back!  Without pronouns, our writing and reading would be repetitive and boring.  Practice identifying pronouns with this fun balloon pop game.

Title 1 Parent Night

Don't miss out on your chance to win this amazing reading gift basket tonight at the Title 1 Parent Information Night.  It contains several of the 2019 Monarch Award nominated books, word games, alphabet letters, a whisper read phone, any many other fun surprises to practice literacy activities at home. We will be in the Elementary cafeteria from 6-7 with summer practice activities for incoming K-4th graders.  We hope to see you there!

Illinois Reading Council

The Illinois Reading Council (IRC) is a literacy organization that promotes a lifelong love of literacy, and provides resources for teachers and families.  I know the teachers in Erie School District love to attend their yearly conference, where we all come back with new and exciting ideas for our students.

Check out their family literacy activities HERE.  Although the monthly calendar isn't always updated, there are some great ideas for promoting daily reading at home.

Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms

Having a clear understanding of synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms can help children communicate more effectively in speaking and in writing.  Nobody wants to read or hear a story that repeats the same word over and over.  In case you need a quick review, synonyms are words that mean the same thing (pretty/beautiful), antonyms are words that are opposites (sit/stand), and homonyms are words that are spelled and pronounced the same, but have different meanings (pen/pen - one you write with, one you hold an animal in). 

Click HERE to play a fun frog themed matching game to review each of these concepts.

Parent Night Sneak Peak

Here is your sneak peak of some of the activities that will be available at our upcoming Title 1 Parent Information Night.  These activities will provide you with easy and engaging ideas for summer practice in both language arts and math, all in a reusable tote to carry library books!  Be sure to stop by the elementary cafeteria on April 23rd at 6:00!

Title 1 Parent Night