ReadSquared Reading Program

100 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

List of fun things to do with your child before they enter kindergarten.

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Ball game

Kickball, baseball, basketball! Use any ball you have. Find a friend, parent, or sibling and play ball!

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Blocks

Blocks are a great early learning toy! Build block structures with your child. Don't forget to have fun knocking them down!

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Blow Bubbles

If you don't have bubbles at home, make your own (with an adult)! Here is a recipe: https://artfulparent.com/how-to-make-homemade-bubbles/

You can even create your own bubble wands in any shapes and sizes you like! Here are some examples: https://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activity-articles/make-your-own-bubble-wands/news-story/ed453ed74c9899588dacfd0a036574a4

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Bug Hunt

Go on a bug hunt! Try to find and identify up to 10 different bugs! If you don't know what they are, look it up! If you need to, you can request a bug identification book from the library.

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Calm Coloring

Color a picture. You can use a coloring book or design your own! Use your imagination! If you have a stamp, put it in an envelope and mail it to someone you love.

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Cloud Watching

Walk outside and observe the clouds! Do you see any familiar shapes in the sky? Draw pictures of some of the cloud shapes you find. You can use any materials you have at home (sidewalk chalk, crayons and paper, pencils, paint, etc.)

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Create Your Own Adventure

Make your own adventures by checking things off your bucket list! Does your bucket list include visiting a museum, restaurant, or park? Or maybe visiting someplace new? Share the top five things on your bucket list that you hope to accomplish this summer below. Go forward and adventure!

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Elephant Tamer

Visit Modoc's Market and take a selfie with the elephants there! Make sure to tag them and us if you post your photos on social media (@wabashteens @modocsmarket ) You get an extra raffle entry for completing this mission. Be respectful of the businesses and organizations you visit. We hope you have fun!

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Fly a kite!

Fly a kite! You will have to save this mission for the perfect windy day. If you don't have a kite, you can make one with materials you have at home! You can find instructions on how to fly a kite online. Here is a link to one example: https://www.instructables.com/id/A-Garbage-Bag-Kite/

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Footprints

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Have a picnic!

Thow down a blanket and take your lunch outside! You can travel to the park with a parent or even just have a picnic in your back yard. Don't forget to take a trash bag to clean up afterwards!

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Make Believe

Play a game of make believe. Use your imagination! If you child has dress up clothes or costumes include them!

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Mirror play

Find a mirror and make faces with your little one.

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Pantry Provider

Collect some non-perishable food items and drop them off at F.I.S.H. or the Dallas-Winchester Senior Center. You get an extra raffle entry for completing this mission. Be respectful of the businesses and organizations you visit. We hope you have fun!

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Park Ranger

Visit one of Wabash's many parks or green spaces! You can stop by Paradise Springs, the City Park, or even Charley Creek Gardens. You get an extra raffle entry for completing this mission. Be respectful of the businesses and organizations you visit. Leave nature as you found it. We hope you have fun!

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25 Pts

Pre-K Share Your Story

Little ones have active imaginations! Have your child tell you a story and fill in the questions below based on the story they told you.

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Reading Recs

Ask a librarian what their favorite book is. Check it out and read it! You get an extra raffle entry for completing this mission. Be respectful of the businesses and organizations you visit. We hope you have fun.

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Shadow games

Play with a flashlight and shadows. Make shadow puppets on the wall or look at the light shine through their closed fingers.

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Shelter Savior

Call the animal shelter and volunteer with the pets there! Animal cuddles are good for you AND the animals. You get an extra raffle entry for completing this mission. Be respectful of the businesses and organizations you visit. We hope you have fun!

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Sidewalk Chalk Drawings

Draw with sidewalk chalk! Make a picture, a cool design, or draw a game of hopscotch. Or try all three!

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Sing a lullaby

Sing your favorite lullaby with your little one.

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Storywalk

Visit the Wabash Storywalk! Stories are changed out every month.

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Table Top Gamer

Check out one of our new tabletop or board games! We hope you have fun. You get an extra raffle entry for completing this mission.

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Walk in the Woods

Take a walk in the woods! Don't forget to wear the right shoes!

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Writer's Block

Every writer has moments when their mind goes blank. It can be frustrating and annoying when you really want to write something, but just don’t know where to start. Use the following activities to help you turn that blank page into an unforgettable story!

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Help the Shelter

This week, help the Wabash County Animal Shelter. Check their Facebook page or give them a call to see how you can donate items or time.

260-563-3511 * https://www.facebook.com/wcashelter/ * https://wabashshelter.com

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Time to Play!

This week, play with your pets for extra points! (Or borrow a friend's or family member's pet to play.) Take the dog for a walk or visit the Wabash Dawg Park. Grab a string or a laser pointer and play with the cat. Have an unusual pet? Spend some time hanging out with them. Maybe you could score double points by reading to your pet!

https://www.facebook.com/DawgParkofWabashCounty/

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Silly Pet Tricks!

Try to teach your pet (or a pet you know) a new trick. If you want to film it and post it on Instagram or Facebook for us (and our community) to see, that would be great!

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It's a Zoo!

This week, stop by the library to grab a coloring sheet. Color an animal picture for extra points!

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Down on the Farm!

This week, you can earn mission points by stopping in and completing a Farm Animal Trivia sheet!

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