The Letter Learning Game
For little ones, learning the letters of the alphabet is a challenging task. However, disguising letter lessons as a game makes them exceptionally more fun! Capture your child's interest by creating this alphabet craft project with him.
Play a Word Recognition Game
Once your child can recognize the letters of the alphabet, you may want to start practicing simple word recognition. Here's a fun and easy way to get started!
What's in the Bag? A Classification Game
The cat's out of the bag! Or is it the book? Or the shoe?... You'll have to play this guessing game to find out! Not only is this game a hoot, but it helps teach kids to categorize a set of objects-- a key skill for preschool.
Play Rainbow Bingo!
First graders need to be able to read color words quickly and accurately, without taking the time to sound them out. Here's a fun bingo game designed to give your first grader fun, colorful practice learning to recognize words like "red" and "purple."
Play Syllable I Spy
At some point in your life, you've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for boring waits at the grocery store, or long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice a key first grade concept...syllables. Here's how to play:
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!
Create a Wooden Alphabet Set
Improve your preschooler's knowledge of the alphabet by playing games with a set of homemade painted letters.
Play an ABC Memory Game
Combining fun with a little alphabet practice, this variation on the classic game Memory is an entertaining way to get kids learning their uppercase and lowercase ABCs.
Guess The First Letter: A Reading Challenge
What's the first letter? Play this game with your first grader the next time you read together, and watch her reading skills grow as she climbs the levels.
Phonics Treasure Hunt
Fun and challenging, this energetic treasure hunt helps kindergartners learn letter sounds.
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