Make Garden Row Markers
With spring in the air, it's time to get outside and dig! Once seeds go into the ground, invite your kids to mark the spot in style.
Tell an Edible Story
Kids love to listen to stories, but they'll love it even more with this fun twist. Use Jello and cookie cutters to make an edible story.
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.
Paint a Letter Z Zebra
Don't let alphabet practice turn into catching zzz's. Paint up a zany Z zebra and inject a little excitement into learning letters.
Make a "Word Slider"
Make learning word families more hands-on and interactive with this simple craft that has your kindergartner or first grader using paper plates and card stock to make "word sliders."
Exercise the Alphabet Outside
In kindergarten, children are expected to become masters of the alphabet. If your child is a mover and a shaker, there's no better way to practice alphabet skills than to get her outside, and exercise the alphabet!
Time Book About the Day
If your child is struggling with the concept of time, help him practice with this fun time book about his typical routine! Not only will he get some practice telling time, but you'll encourage his reading skills, too.
Craft an Alphabet Accordion Book
Help your child practice her alphabet and build vocabulary by making her own alphabet accordion book.
Play This Rhyme Game in a Bag!
Rhyming is a critical piece of learning to read. This silly game transforms rhymes into a mystery bag guessing game.
Play the Rounds of Sounds Game
Is your child learning to "sound it out"? This game will help him stretch his "decoding" skills so that when he does run into new words, he's ready to take them on. Plus, this kindergarten activity makes a great car game!
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