ABC Book of Fun with Dad
With Father's Day coming up soon, why not connect the holiday with some valuable literacy learning and make Dad happy in the process? Here's a simple way to do it.
Lace the ABCs!
Lacing is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination, which will help later with writing. Turn it into a fun preschool art project, by stringing up some ABCs!
Verbs Relay Race!
In first grade kids start to learn the difference between verbs ("action words") and nouns (objects, people, places). Help them take in this information with their whole bodies by playing a few boisterous rounds of this party or playground game.
Make Giant Dice!
Here's a way to put numbers and letters - key kindergarten math and reading skills - together while creating a marvelous game piece for outdoor play.
Glue a Bumpy Alphabet!
Hands-on activities are fantastic for your preschool child. While kids learn when they see or hear, they learn even better when they can touch, too! Get your child's fingers walking the alphabet with this easy project. All you need is glue and a few other simple supplies.
Write a "Labyrinth" Trip Diary
Next time you're on a family trip, help your child prepare for that classic back-to-school question, "what did you do over summer vacation" with our creative "Labyrinth" trip diary.
Play Flip Over Vowels
Help your kindergartner tackle the "silent e rule" with this simple activity that's sure to leave her flipping over vowel practice!
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.
Felt Alphabet Letters
Help your preschooler get a jump start on her reading skills with this fun activity! Create homemade felt letters and 26 colorful pictures for each letter of the alphabet.
Father's Day Rebus Puzzle
Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!
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