For Parents Click here for ways to help your child at home! Here are some at home activities that your child may enjoy.. Story In A Box- Grab a shoe box and place 5-6 random items in it for your child. After opening the box, encourage them to write a story including the materials from the box. Vacation Novel- When going on a family trip, find a book related to your destination. Discuss the connections of the book and your trip in the car. Encourage your child to write about what they experience First Hand Experiences- When your child experiences something for the first time, encourage them to talk, ask questions, and research to find out the answers to their questions. Stop and Jot- As students are reading, allow them to use a pad of sticky notes to write down their thoughts as they read. Their thoughts can include a sketch of a funny scene, predictions, inferences, questions,alternate endings, etc.