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!
Homemade Letter Bingo
How do you spell fun and learning? B-I-N-G-O! Kids learn through play. And letter or number bingo is a great place to start.
Play Beep!: A Context Game
This simple game isn't just a diversion, it teaches your child to identify the incorrect word within a familiar verse. This provides important practice in how to contextualize what they are hearing, which is a great step towards reading and writing.
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.
Tell a Story in a Jar!
Let your child's imagination soar with a jar of story starters guaranteed to inspire creativity and fun for the whole family!
Jump Rope The Days of the Week!
Jump rope isn't just good exercise. It's also a fun way to build your child's ability to focus and learn. Use these rhythmic chants to help your first grade athlete learn the days of the week and improve early reading skills!
Make a Morning Routine Book
Build good first grade reading and writing skills, as well as family peace and quiet, with this hand made story book about mornings in your home.
Make an Alphabet Book
Let your child play with scissors! Put her to work, creating a book that will keep her busy, and help her practice her letters, too.
Plant Your Name with Seeds
Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious kids. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a green growing and writing activity!
The Build-a-Word Card Game: Better than Go Fish!
Compound words may look hard at first, but things get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know. Want to add a little "holy moly!" to something that can feel ho hum? This card game will help you practice making compound words-- and have some fun while you're at it!
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