Linguistic Gift-Boosting Activities
These activities will help your child develop language and reading skills.
In this article, you will find:
Grades 6-8
- Harry Potter Trivia Challenge!
The Harry Potter books are enchanting kids from here to Hogwarts. Your little magicians will love showing off how well they remember what they read! - The "What Would You Do?" Game
Kids flex their moral muscles while honing their persuasive skills as they give their answers to tough tests of character. - Genealogy Interview Questions
Your middle schooler can use these questions, or write her own, to interview relatives about your family's history. - Talking about Art
Kids don't develop linguistic skills from books alone. A visit to the art museum can show your child how words also communicate feelings and observations about the visual world. - Reading Olympics
Put your youngster in charge of a family book fest. Everyone can enter, from Mom and Dad to the littlest pre-reader. On your mark. Get set. Read!
Grades 3-5