Paint Your Way to Writing the Alphabet
Let the creativity flow with this activity that uses lots of brush strokes, along with some color mixing science and even art history, to help kids learn the alphabet.
Practice Writing with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Back in preschool, your kid probably read about the "Very Hungry Caterpillar." Here's a fun activity that takes that classic to a new level--and builds strong kindergarten reading and writing skills at the same time.
Practice Reading with a Rainbow Puzzle!
Puzzles are fun, but guess what? They're also a great way to help your child learn to read! Support your child's reading vocabulary by helping her master fundamental sight words with this cool rainbow puzzle project.
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!
Make a Patterned Story
Try this patterned story activity with your kindergartner to help her build up her reading and writing skills using some of her favorite books from preschool.
"See" the Alphabet with Your Body!
Is your kindergartner learning to write the alphabet? Help your child with letter writing and recognition in this "kinesthetic" activity that incorporates movement and art to aid learning.
Make a Sight Word Book
Want to give your kid a leg up with sight words? Put the flash cards away and pull out the construction paper! By creating her own book, your kindergartener can create something she'll be proud of, and get ten key sight words under her belt at the same time.
Make a Miniature Gingerbread House
Make a miniature gingerbread house this holiday season, delight your child and sneak in some math and reading skills while you're at it.
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