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Visualization means making mental pictures of stories or information. When children make mental pictures of what they hear it helps them build reading comprehension and memory skills and focus on the main ideas and detailed descriptions. In this at-home project, children will visualize what they hear or read and use those mental images to help them create story illustrations. Watch the video for ...

When children think about what they can do to help others they learn about responsibility and kindness. In this at-home project, children will create kindness gifts for family members, friends, and neighbors, and then wrap them in homemade wrapping paper. Watch the video for this family project here! #2020 #AtHomeLearning #CreatetoLearn #FamilyProjects #Download #SocialEmotionalLearning ...

Addressing the concept of time in stories helps children understand how sequence impacts the plotline of any story, whether it is real (non-fiction) or imaginary (fiction). In this at-home project, children will create illustrations that reflect the beginning, middle, and end of a story where the characters are early or late for an activity or event. Watch the video for this family project here! ...

When stories are personally relevant, children are better able to figure out how to distinguish fact from fiction. In this at-home project, children will create personal figurines (small sculptures or puppets that represent themselves) and illustrate scenes from a story. With the help of their figurines, children will imagine, “What if I was there?” to spark new, personal adventures. Watch the video ...

Stories help children see situations from others’ perspectives. This at-home project will help children learn more about their own emotions and provide a way for them to empathize with the way other people feel. Children and family members will explore how understanding the different experiences and perspectives of others helps to build stronger social and emotional skills. Watch the video for ...