Reading is such an important skill for kids to master! Many kids struggle with it and because of this they hate to read. The more kids read the better they will become and I try to get kids to read outside of the classroom. One of the ways that I promote reading outside of school is with literacy packets. These are easy to make and can make reading fun at home.
You might be thinking what is a literacy packet? Well these are kits that you send home with students that include a book and 3-4 activities that go along with the book. I use large zip lock bags for my kits and they work well. Inside the kits I include a letter to the parent (instructions and a questionnaire) a book, and all the supplies needed for the activities. I have 5 of each kit (I split my class into 5 groups so 5 kits makes it easier for me to keep track of who had which kit), and I let the student keep the kit for 2 days. My students get excited when its their turn to take home a kit, and the feedback from parents has been positive as well. I found this website which has great ideas for literacy packets.
Storing all the kits might seem like a problem but I clip them with pant hangers and hang them on a empty coat rack in my room.
If you have any ideas for literacy packets let me know! I'm always looking for more ideas!
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