My eight year old did a virtual call with a friend

English Language Arts

• The child practiced active listening skills during the virtual call by paying attention to their friend's words and responding appropriately.
• They engaged in a conversation with their friend, demonstrating effective communication skills such as taking turns speaking and asking relevant questions.
• They used their imagination and creativity to share stories or ideas with their friend, enhancing their storytelling and narrative skills.
• The child may have practiced reading skills if they read any text on the screen or used chat features during the virtual call.

For continued development, encourage the child to write letters or emails to their friend, practicing written communication skills. They can also engage in virtual book clubs or storytelling sessions with friends to further enhance their language arts skills.

Book Recommendations

• The Friendship War by Andrew Clements: A story about two friends who end up on opposing sides of a school-wide competition, testing their friendship.
• The Secret Shortcut by Mark Teague: Two friends discover a mysterious shortcut that takes them on unexpected adventures.
• The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate: Based on a true story, this book follows the journey of a gorilla named Ivan and his unlikely friendship with a young girl.