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 an AB-Cheese Sandwich
Help your preschooler learn her ABCs the tasty way with this twist to the classic grilled cheese sandwich, the AB-Cheese Broil!
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!
Go Label Crazy: Games that Help Kids Learn to Read
Building fluency is the key to learning to read smoothly, and learning sight words can help. This activity lets you and your child go label crazy! You'll pick a set of words to work with, and then play a series of games to help your child remember what they look like.
Phonics Scavenger Hunt!
Engage your child in a phonics scavenger hunt no matter where you are. This entertaining game will have her sounding out words and finding letter sounds in the objects around her.
Craft a Royal Reading Crown
There's something about crowns that don't go out of style. Here's an easy way to make one, and build in some phonics practice!
Classify Everyday Objects
Simple activities that incorporate actions such as grouping, counting, classifying, and categorizing miscellaneous household items will expand your child's vocabulary and provide a foundation for your her to learn more advanced math skills.
Play Tape Letter Learning Games
In preschool, letter learning is the name of the game, and there's no end to fun and easy ways to practice. In this activity, you and your child can play several different games with taped down letters to help reinforce letter recognition while playing.
Make a Textured Name Plate
Make a textured name plate with your preschooler to hang on her door. She'll practice letter recognition and be able to claim her own space in the house!
Play the Traffic Sign Game
"Stop," "Yield," "One Way" - these are just a few of the signs that children see almost every day when driving in the car with mom or dad. When a child has not yet learned, or just beginning to learn, how to read these common signs can create both a fun game and a great learning activity.
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