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Learning to Read
Writing Pet Care Instructions | NPT3
Season 2022
Episode 11
Asking kids to put together instructions for taking care of the family pet is a fun way for them to practice reading and writing. It also reminds them about the responsibility of owning a pet. They can work together to write down what their pet needs when the family is away. This task helps children learn to organize ideas and learning to write well helps them become better readers.
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