Many of the activities here can add creativity and flexibility to homework assignments. They can, for example, take assigned worksheets to a new and more energetic level. They'll help you help kids become more successful with homework without putting you in the position of simply supplying the answers. Developed and initially funded by the Sylvan Learning Centers and Sylvan Learning Foundation in April 1999, Book Adventure is designed to encourage students in grades K 8 to read more often, for longer periods of time, with greater understanding. This selection of games and activities using letters and words helps get kids thinking while they are having fun.
Most activities require some preparation.
All can all be downloaded from the site at once. It will serve as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading research through conferences, journals and other publications. This site is primarily a list of links and book reviews on topics such as literacy, interactive lessons and professional publications. The site offers links to lists of prize-winning books, spelling and grammar sites and others. Scholastic has numerous books on teaching different kinds of writing aimed at a variety of ages and skill levels.