Play the Refrigerator Name Game!
Letter recognition is an important part of kindergarten readiness and spelling one's name is an important first step as children start learning to read and write. Try this fun fridge magnet name game to help prepare your kid for kindergarten!
Underwater I Spy Alphabet Bottle
This alphabet bottle is fun to make and a great activity to keep your child busy, while helping her recognize letters in a creative way.
Turn Your Child into a Letter Detective!
This activity turns kids into word detectives-- scouring their way through the newspaper in search of their alphabet prey.
Practice Storytelling with a Plot Potluck!
Think of this as a potluck of sorts; but instead of bringing a chicken casserole, everyone brings an idea. Remember the old "I'm going on a trip" game? This game offers a different spin, by building a story in a similar fashion.
Make Peek-a-Boo Books
Does your preschooler love to play hide-and-seek? Is he always trying to name things he doesn't know the words for? Then this is the activity for you! Build a peek-a-boo book and give your child a fun vocabulary and reading boost, on the fly!
Make Alphabet Tiles
Boost your child's early literacy skills and create alphabet tiles she can play and practice with - great reinforcement for ABC's, phonics and writing!
Build Marshmallow ABCs
Here's a surefire way to get your kids practicing their ABCs. Create an edible alphabet out of marshmallows and toothpicks.
Make a Name Puzzle
Preschoolers love to scribble. But they might not understand yet that letters need to be put together in a certain order to make words. This activity will help teach that... and give your kid her very own name puzzle, too!
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!
Magnets in the Snow
While you are waiting for the real stuff, this activity lets your child play in pretend "snow" while practicing early reading skills and learning about magnets.
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