Faith in Literacy is excited to share this activity packet based on the delightful story "Oh, Pharaoh!" This packet is designed to engage young learners in fun and meaningful ways while building essential reading and comprehension skills.
Here’s how you can use the activities to support your child’s learning and enjoyment:
How to Use the Activity Packet:
- Read the Story Together:
Begin by reading "Oh, Pharaoh!" with your child. Encourage them to point out pictures, predict what might happen next, and share their thoughts about Pharaoh’s adventures. This helps build their love for reading and storytelling. - Reading Comprehension Questions:
After reading, use the comprehension questions (explicit, implicit, and evaluative) to check your child’s understanding of the story. Explicit questions help them recall details, implicit questions encourage critical thinking, and evaluative questions allow them to express their opinions. - Reading Comprehension Passages:
The additional passages about Great Dane puppies and dogs provide more opportunities for practice. Read these together and discuss the questions to expand your child’s knowledge and vocabulary. - Word Searches:
The word searches are a fun way to reinforce vocabulary from the story and passages. Help your child find the words and discuss their meanings to deepen their understanding. - Coloring Pages:
The coloring pages featuring Pharaoh and other Great Danes allow children to express their creativity while connecting with the story. Use these as a relaxing activity to spark conversations about the story.
How Your Child Benefits:
- Reading Skills: Reading "Oh, Pharaoh!" and the additional passages helps improve fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Critical Thinking: The comprehension questions encourage children to think deeply about the story and make connections.
- Creativity: Coloring pages and word searches provide a creative outlet while reinforcing story-related concepts.
- Confidence: Completing these activities helps children feel accomplished and proud of their reading and learning progress.
By engaging with this packet, your child will not only enjoy the fun and heartwarming story of Pharaoh but also develop important skills that will support their growth as readers and learners.
Thank you for encouraging a love of reading and learning in your child!