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St. Luke Catholic School
A love for God, learning, and others


Activities
Fun activities for you and your elementary school child

 

  1. Pray together!  Set up a time and place for family prayer.  Make scripture a part of it.  Helpful online resources include:http://www.loyolapress.com/family-prayers.htm and http://www.catholic.net/index.php?option=channel&canal=Parenting&id=2&grupo=Life%26Family .
  2.  Make tonight a 'No TV' night with your family. Ask your child to help select games or stories, and spend some quality time with them.
  3. Help boost your child's self-esteem. Help them to experience a sense of accomplishment by encouraging the development of new skills, setting goals, completing a project, and helping others.
  4. Design and work together on a pictorial family tree, and share family stories and history.
  5. Make learning to write letters and numbers fun for your young child. Roll playdough or clay into long thin worms and ask them to create letters and numbers.  Practice spelling words by tracing them into shaving cream on a tray.
  6. Ask your child to help make lunch today.
  7. Encourage your child to make a 'to do' list today. Help them make a list of things that they would like to accomplish tomorrow, then check the items once completed.  
  8. Visit the library with your child today. Encourage them to borrow books about a different country, and learn about the people, cultures, and customs of that country.  
  9. Help your 6 or 7 year old child practice their math skills. Ask them to add up all the change in your pocket or purse today, or measure ingredients for a meal.
  10. Tell your child that you love them today and every day, and show them love by setting boundaries and spending time together. 
  11. Help your child create and design their own phone book . Make a list of their friends names and phone numbers.
  12. How much does your child know about their family history? On a map trace where your family is from and help them create a family tree.
  13. Help your child write a letter to a grandparent or friend today. Explain the importance of keeping in touch with loved ones.
  14. Ask them to research a famous painter on the Internet. Get out the paint and let them express themselves through art.
  15. Teach your child about textures today. Ask them to find objects outdoors that are smooth, shiny, slimy or round.  Create a texture collage together.
  16. Suggest that your child write a poem for a friend today. They can mail it to them for a back to school present.   
  17. Help your child make the most of school. Talk to them about setting personal goals this year.