The Reading Fort

Extension Activities• Children can write labels for their fort,

such as “front door,” “window,” “Enter at your own risk,” “doorbell,” etc.

• The reading fort can become a meeting area for your child’s book club.

• If the weather is nice, encourage your children to find a space outside where they could build a fort.

• Classroom reading time becomes a favorite activity when students are given the option to find or create a cozy reading space at or near their desks.

Activity:

This is a great activity for a rainy or snowy day. When the children are beginning to go a little stir-crazy, you can say, “It’s reading fort time!” Challenge your youngsters to build a fort using furniture (you approve the pieces), sheets, blankets, pillows, etc. Have them create signs that say, “No trespassing!” or “Kids only!” Give them a time limit or else this part of the activity can go on indefinitely!Once their fort is built, have your learners stock it with a pile of their favorite books and crawl inside to read. Flashlights will be helpful if the fort is particularly dark inside. Snacks are always a welcome addition!

READING HOUSETHE

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“Today’s strong readers become tomorrow’s thoughtful leaders!”