Reading Activities and Games
Reading activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy reading activities to help practice letters to more advanced reading skills, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search by grade.
Write Silly Sentences to Master Verb Tenses
Many children struggle to understand all the different parts of speech. Here's a game to help your child grasp the concept of verb tenses. With this silly card game, the entire family can play together and she'll become an expert of verb tenses in no time.
Practice Reading with a Word Hunt
Let your child play detective and search for word cards you've hidden around the house. With this fun game, she'll have a great time as she practices her reading skills!
Learn to Spell with Scrambled Letters
Boggle is a popular game among adults who love a good word puzzle. Here's a homemade version that your second grader can play that will help him learn to spell. Compete together to make it fun for the whole family!
Make a Family Cookbook
Compile your child's favorite family recipes into a family cookbook! This activity is a great way to preserve your family recipes, help your child get to know family members, and practice his reading and writing!
Make An Alligator and Learn About the Letter A
Make a big green alligator out of household items, while helping your kindergartener practice letters and sounds!
Go on a Spider Web Treasure Hunt!
Follow the web to find your treasure! In this spider web game, each player will be given half a word and must find the correct, matching half to discover where his treasure is. This silly game will give purpose to and improve kids' reading skills in an exciting and engaging way.
Transition Into Kindergarten with a Routine Book
Ease the transition to kindergarten and encourage reading by helping your child create a book that lists her typical, daily activities.
Make a "Mood Meter" Sign
Kindergartners spend a lot of time working in groups, so it's important that they learn to identify different moods and feelings. Create this color-coded "mood meter" and help your child read her moods... and yours!
Label the Food Groups
Help build help your first grader's reading vocabulary and literacy while also boosting their nutritional knowledge with this easy and fun home science activity.
Make "Mom Talking" Message Magnets
Try these humorous but practical refrigerator magnets to get some messages across and build your first grader's reading skills at the same time.
