1. Celebrate Literacy
Week:
Celebrate Reading Resolutions
Activities Packet
January 24-28, 2011

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
The activities listed below are intended to be fun and encourage children to interact with the
book(s) they are reading during. The activities are intended to promote reading during Literacy
Week (January 25-29, 2010) and may be used by the library media specialist, classroom
teacher, or parent.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
HELP YOUR CHILD READ 3
CÓMO AYUDAR A SU HIJO A SER UN BUEN LECTOR 4
BOOKMARKS 5
COLLAGE/SCRAPBOOK 6
MOVIE POSTER 7
MY READING LOG 8
READING REFLECTION JOURNAL 9
READING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 10
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3. Help Your Child Read
When you and other family members read with your children, help
them with homework, talk with their teachers, and participate in
school or other learning activities, you give your children a
tremendous advantage. Most of the activities make learning
experiences out of the everyday routines in which you and your
children participate. Most use materials that are found in your home or that can be
had free-of-charge from your local library. The activities are designed to be fun for
both you and your children as you help them to gain the skills they need to
become readers.
1. Take children's books and writing materials with you whenever you
leave home. This gives your child fun activities to entertain and occupy
him while traveling and going to the doctor's office or other
appointments.
2. Create a quiet, special place in your home for your child to read, write
and draw. Keep books and other reading materials where your child can
easily reach them.
3. Help your child see that reading is important. Set a good example for
your child by reading books, newspapers and magazines.
4. Limit the amount and type of television you and your child watch. Better
yet, turn off the television and spend more time cuddling and reading
books with your child. The time and attention you give your child has
many benefits beyond helping him be ready for success in school.
5. Reach out to libraries and community and faith-based organizations.
These organizations can:
• Help you find age-appropriate books to use at home with your child;
• Show you creative ways to use books with your child and other tips to
help her learn; and
• Provide year-round children's reading and educational activities.
© U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communications and Outreach, Helping Your Child Become a Reader, Washington,
D.C., 2005.
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4. Cómo Ayudar a Su Hijo a Ser
Un Buen Lector
Cuando usted y otros miembros de su familia leen con sus niños,
les ayudan con su tarea, hablan con sus maestros, y participan en
la escuela o en otras actividades educativas, les abren grandes
oportunidades y ventajas.La mayoría de las actividades usan como experiencia
educativa las rutinas cotidianas en que usted y sus hijos participan. La mayoría
utiliza materiales caseros o que se pueden obtener gratis en su biblioteca pública
local. Las actividades están diseñadas para que se diviertan usted y sus hijos
mientras que aprenden las destrezas necesarias para llegar a amar la lectura.
1. Procure llevarse libros y libretas de niños para escribir cuando salga de
casa. Así sus hijos se ocupan y se entretienen mientras viajan, en el
consultorio del medico, o en otras citas que usted tenga.
2. Establezca un sitio tranquilo en su casa donde sus hijos puedan leer,
escribir y dibujar. Ponga libros y otros textos a su alcance.
3. Incúlquele a sus hijos la importancia de saber leer. Ponga el ejemplo
leyendo libros, periódicos y revistas.
4. Reduzca la cantidad de television y los programas que vean en casa. Lo
major sería apagar la television por completo y pasar más tiempo
mimándolos y leyéndoles. El tiempo y la atención que le dedique a sus
hijos no solo les beneficiara en la escuela si not también para toda la
vida.
5. Intégrese a los programas que ofrece su biblioteca, su comunidad y su
iglesia. Estos programas pueden:
• Ofrecerle libros y otras lecturas propias para la edad de su hijo que
pueda utilizar en casa.
• Enseñarle formas divertidas de usar los libros y ayudarle en la
enseñanza de sus hijos.
• Ofrecerle lecturas y otros programas educativos para sus hijos
durante el año.
© U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communications and Outreach, Helping Your Child Become a Reader, Washington,
D.C., 2005.
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5. Creating Bookmarks
Create bookmarks based on the characters of the books that you read. Illustrate
the bookmarks by drawing pictures based on the events in the story. You may
also cut pictures from magazines. Make sure to include quotes (words) from the
books too! When you finish, print this sheet on thick paper or card stock.
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6. Collage/Scrapbook
Using the space below, create a collage or scrapbook for one of the books that you
read. You can use drawings or pictures from magazines to represent the following
ideas: characters, settings, and plot (action). You may also pretend that you are the
main character and create character collage describing your favorite foods, hobbies,
family and friends, favorite movies or songs, favorite books, and goals. Be sure to
include a picture or drawing of what you think the character looks like.
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7. Movie Poster
Pretend one of the books you read has been made into a movie. On the space below,
create an attractive and exciting movie poster for your book. Include the title of the
book or movie, the name of the characters, and a brief 1-2 sentence summary of the
book.
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8. My Reading Log
Name ______________________________________
Week of _____________________________________
Parent Signature ______________________________
Complete the Reading Log by writing down the title, author, and the type of book you read. Please write
down E for eBook, G for Graphic Novel, P for regular print book, and A for audio book.
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9. Reading Reflection Journal
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10. Insert School Name
Certificate of Excellence
is hereby granted to
Insert Student Name
for outstanding performance in reading during
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 25-29, 2010
Awarded on _____________
Presenter’s name and title
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