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.
Play Beanbag Letter Blend Toss
Now that first grade's here, students need to be adept at recognizing lots of letter blends, such as "ch" or "sh." Want a memorable and hilarious way to practice letter blends? Try our fun beanbag toss game.
Read-cordings
Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your second grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!
"Yellow Pages" for a New Neighbor
Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor...who may just turn out to become a very good friend as well.
Hop Those Spelling Words!
Those second grade spelling lists may be getting serious, but that's no reason to stop having fun. Here's a high-energy hopscotch game to try.
Three Legged Compound Word Race
Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.
Understanding Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre's early life was an exercise in hardship, but understanding Charlotte Bronte's classic novel doesn't need to be. Here's a teen-friendly refresher course in the plot of this work of literature, as well as SAT vocabulary.
Play Vocab-Building Improv!
There is no better time than the present to begin fostering your talented and creative young learner's knack for improvisation. With this anytime, anywhere game, kids can get a giggle while increasing their vocabulary.
