Children's Corner

With Mary T. Jacobs

Child Assignment:

1. Write a poem about the fall. Send it to a family member or friend and ask them to write one for you.

2. Walk around the island a make a chart of the changes you are seeing. Please do this once a week for three weeks and describe what you are seeing.

3. Write a story about why you like fall and changes. Share with three friends or family member.

Parent Assignment:

1. Poetry is a great way for children to gain a sense of reading and vocabulary. Purchase the book by Shel Silverstein and read poems to your children. He is a well known poet, cartoonist, songwriter and children’s writer.

2. Select a book to read aloud to your children. Select one that is at least two years above their reading level. Teachers and parents should read aloud to students and children at least through 8th grade according to research. I believe they should read to them through high school.

Happy Happy Fall. See you around the island!