Alphabet Hunt
Ask a child if he wants to practice his alphabet and you'll likely get snubbed. But ask if he'd like to play letter detective? You just might hook yourself a fish.
One Fish, Two Fish, Cast and Go Fish!
Celebrate Read Across America Seuss-style! In this wacky Dr. Seuss-inspired fishing game, you can turn your bathtub into your very own fishing hole.
Design and Create an Alphabet Journal
By the start of kindergarten, most kids are able to sing the "Alphabet Song." But reading, writing and understanding all those letters and their sounds? That takes more time, and practice makes perfect. Here's a journal activity that can help your child develop her alphabet understanding.
Create a Clothespin Alphabet
Help your kindergartner pick up spelling, alphabetical order and reading fast with just simple clothespins and paint sticks!
Phonics Treasure Hunt
Fun and challenging, this energetic treasure hunt helps kindergartners learn letter sounds.
Play Alphabet Tag
Kids get in lots of letter learning as they play this fun twist on regular tag, which engages their minds as well as their bodies.
Make an ABC Nature Book
Want to get your kids out of the house? Hunt for natural objects outside for each letter of the alphabet and compile them into a special alphabet nature book.
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!
Practice Story-Telling with Fairy Tale Dice
Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your child to weave fantastic fairy tales! Not only will this help your child learn about story sequencing, but he'll also get practice building up his reading and writing skills.
Games for the Grocery Store
Few places are as dense with words as an ordinary grocery store. The next time you find yourself trolling the aisles with an impatient kid in tow, turn the trip on its head. Make it a reading adventure! Here are five ideas to get you started:
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