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  • Alphabet Noodles
    1-2, large group, small group, meal, play, indoor

    summary How can your children use alphabet noodles or cereal to have fun and play reading games? Let them count the ways! Here is a batch of ideas to get them started. Source: The RIF Guide to Encouraging Young Readers. CATEGORIES:

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  • Joke Book
    1-2, small group, play, indoor

    summary Make your own joke book. Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Arts and Crafts, Exploring Nature, Ideas for Every Season AGES: 3-5 6-8 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Multiple TYPE: Indoor TIME OF DAY: Play Collect jokes

    • 3-5
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    • 9-12
    • teen
  • Butterfly Gardening
    1-2, small group, play, outdoor

    summary Do you love butterflies? Plant a butterfly garden! Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Exploring Nature, Ideas for Every Season AGES: 3-5 6-8 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Outdoor TIME OF DAY: Play Butterflies

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    • teen
  • Clean Up Your Community
    1-2, small group, play, outdoor

    summary Look around your community. Do you see graffiti, pollution, or waste? Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Exploring Nature, Out and About AGES: 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Outdoor TIME OF DAY: Play If

    • 9-12
    • teen
  • Be an Underwater Expert
    1-2, small group, play, outdoor, traveling

    summary Explore the water, and learn about what you find. Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Exploring Nature, Ideas for Every Season, Travel Adventures AGES: 3-5 6-8 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Outdoor, Traveling

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    • 9-12
    • teen
  • Basket of Fun
    1-2, small group, play, indoor

    summary Create a basket full of fun things to do on a rainy day. Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Exploring Nature, Rainy Day Fun AGES: 1-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Indoor TIME OF DAY: Play In a basket

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  • Amelia's Mystery
    1-2, large group, small group, play, indoor

    summary Try a writing activity about the mystery of Ameila Earhart's last flight. Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Exploring Nature, History, Writing AGES: 3-5 6-8 9-12 teen MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Indoor TIME

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    • 9-12
    • teen
  • Become a Gardener
    1-2, small group, play, outdoor

    summary Read about gardening, and then grow something at your home. Source: Reading Is Fundamental CATEGORIES: Exploring Nature, Out and About AGES: 1-2 3-5 6-8 MATERIALS: Minimal TYPE: Outdoor TIME OF DAY: Play Read a book

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Exploring Nature