Enrichment Links for Grades 1 and 2

Beyond the Classroom
Education.com
This is a fantastic resource with hundreds of reading activities to choose from. All of these ideas can be done at home and require simple materials.
Navigate the website for other resources including Math, Science, outdoor activities and arts and crafts.
Print a workbook to bring on your next road trip!
Making Learning Fun
Over 100 printable books for emergent readers. These books are a great resource for students who need to practice reading fluency.
Take time to read with your child every day!
http://www.makinglearningfun.com/themepages/EmergentReaderListing.htm
Reading Rockets
(sponsored by PBS)
Free, downloadable themed readers. Themes include dinosaurs, environment, food and much more. Grades K-3.
This website is worth exploring. Topics include strategies for struggling readers, reading topics a-z and children's books and author interviews.
Grade 1 Reading Resources
Literactive
Free leveled reading resources, downloadable worksheets and phonics activities to allow your child to develop reading skills at his or her own pace.
All resources are free, but you must register to download materials.
http://literactive.com/Home/index.asp
Clifford's Interactive Storybooks (sponsored by Scholastic)
Your child can explore the world of Clifford the Big Red Dog through a series of interactive storybooks. Your child can read the book and self-correct using the audio prompt on each story line. Interactive features include multiple storyline selection so each story can be told in many ways.
This website requires Flash. Click here to download Scholastic story apps for mobile devices.
Grade 1 ELA Curriculum
Grade 1 Writing Resources
Wondering what Grade 1 writing looks like? Click the link to view samples of real writing samples from real Grade 1 students. Every child writes differently, however there are certain conventions that are developed in Grade 1 such as spacing, letter formation, logical story sequence and punctuation. Follow the link to learn more.
http://www.readingrockets.org/looking_at_writing/first_grade/writing_sample_1
"Start writing, no matter what.
The water does not flow
until the faucet is turned on."
-Louis L'Amour
Great Schools is a resource for educators offering a variety of engaging activities for all grade levels. Language Arts can be integrated into many fun activities at home. Try making an alphabet photo album with your child! Not only will they be practicing their alphabet, but will also be working with technology and creating lasting and meaningful visuals.
http://www.greatschools.org/students/activities/217-create-a-family-memory-book.gs
ReadWriteThink features a section devoted to parents and afterschool resources, organized by grade level.
Categories include: activities/projects, games and tools, tips, printables and podcasts for parents.
Try the Comic Book Creator online, which is an excellent way for students to practice writing, dialogue, the basics of creating narrative as well as using technology to create visuals. Comics can be printed and shared.
http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/comic-creator-a-30237.html
The focus of English Language Arts is the development of skills within the six language arts.
The six language arts are comprised of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and visually representing. Traditionally, there has been more emphasis on the first four skills, but as we navigate an increasingly digital world, viewing and visually representing has become increasingly important.
Dr.Fry's 1000 Words are high frequency sight words that your child is learning to read in Grade 1. Kidzone.ws features free printable flashcards with accompanying activity ideas. These are the words that are sent home in your child's word pack.
Your child can practice word families with these free printable word family cards designed for Grade 1. There are 12 sets of word cards and accompanying activities. Working with word cards is an effective way to increase reading and writing fluency.
Create simple sentences while having fun. In Grade 1, your child will be writing increasingly complex sentences as the year progresses. This is a good practice for students who struggle with word order as well as a great reading comprehension activity.
http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-1-games/ela-games/simple-sentences.html
Houghton Mifflin offers Kids' Place, an online ELA practice environment with Grade specific activities. other subjects include Math, Science, and Social Studies.
