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.
Wall of Fame: Make a Reading "Star Chart"
No, this activity isn't about astrology...but it's a great way to propel first grade readers forward. Here is a way to keep track of books your child has read, mark the achievement of reading them, and most importantly, step back and think: which ones were really, really great?
What Happens Next?: Create Story Sequencing Cards
Sequencing is important to academic success and logical thinking. Want to help your child practice this important skill? Here's an at-home activity to help her develop this ability by making simple story cards.
Play Beginning Sounds Clothespin Match-Up
Kindergarteners develop phonological awareness skills in a variety of ways, including lots of fun, hands-on games. Here's a fun way to get your child to listen to beginning alphabet sounds and match them with their letter symbols.
Practice Writing with Monster Markings
Give your first grader some extra practice in reading and writing with these "monster marking" riddles!
Make a Statue of Liberty Crown
In first grade, most students learn about our fundamental definitions of law and government. Try this fun craft to explore it all, and learn about our Statue of Liberty, too!
Play Digraph Lotto!
"Digraphs" are letter pairs that, together, make only one sound...like "sh," "ch," and "th." Take your first grader on a hunt for digraph words and turn it into a fun game afterward.
Craft a Royal Reading Crown
There's something about crowns that never quite goes out of style, especially if you're a kindergarten kid. Here's a creative way to make one, and build in some phonics practice while you're at it.
Pin the Tail on the Silent E Word!
Stick a silent "e" on the end of "hop," or "dim," or a host of other short words, and what a change! Help your first grader manage this brain stretch with this active, practical game.
Where Do I Live? An Animal Habitat Game
During kindergarten, your child will study habitats and learn that a habitat is where an animal lives. This silly game reinforces the concept of habitats and what animals live in different habitats.
Make an Abracadabra Box!
In this activity, you will create a special box to help your child learn her letter sounds. By pretending to be a magician and having your child be your assistant, you can turn learning letters into a magical experience!
