Early Reader Phonics Books- Families can purchase these books and read to or listen to their students engage with common sight words and phonics. For families that have different dynamics, students can rent out a phonics book from the school library instead so they can still get practice at home.

Magnetic letters, printed or written tangible letters: For families with unique situations I would recommend having some tangible letters. Place letters out and have your student sound out the letters and blend them together to read the word. Making real sight words or silly words work! Families can also practice deletion and substitution of letters this way by making a word (ex: cat) and saying, (ex: change the word to "Bat").

What Rhymes With Game?: This is an oral game that requires no materials. Simply ask your student or child, "what rhymes with (insert word)?" This is great because you can play in the car, on a walk, at the dinner table- or anywhere! As time goes on have your child find two words that rhyme with the word you give them.

Both of these activities can be altered to best support any family and any home situation- as they don't require wifi, or spending any money. Puzzles and memory match can be completed independently so a child's family does not need to speak English either.

Pictionary or Charades: Students will either act out or draw to represent a vocabulary word with family and friends at home. Students will also have a chance to guess vocabulary words based off of others drawings or skits. A word list can be sent home so families know what words should be used, and it can be used as a word bank to guess.

Five-Finger-Retell: After being read to, students will recall the characters, setting, events, problem and solution. One finger for each detail that needs to be remembered! This is a great way for families to see how their student is comprehending reading.