Play Alphabet Tag
Kids get in lots of letter learning as they play this fun twist on regular tag, which engages their minds as well as their bodies.
"Bump!" A Spelling Game
Students usually study for spelling tests by looking over the words and spelling them out loud. Here's a spelling game that gets the whole family involved!
Create a Lipogram
Just think how odd writing would go if you had to omit words and find synonyms, as in a lipogram. Your child might approach writing and composition more thoughtfully after this fun activity!
Design and Create an Alphabet Journal
By the start of kindergarten, most kids are able to sing the "Alphabet Song." But reading, writing and understanding all those letters and their sounds? That takes more time, and practice makes perfect. Here's a journal activity that can help your child develop her alphabet understanding.
Make a Reading Bookmark!
This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that they can use themselves. It is also kept right where it should be--inside your child's book!
Go Fishing for Grammar!
Remember the classic card game, Go Fish? Here's a fun twist on it that will help your third grader learn her grammar terms in a fun way! She'll learn to recognize the different parts of grammar and speech in a fun game that can be played at home or school!
Consonant Blend Scavenger Hunt
Combine your first grader's love of scavenger hunts with her budding reading skills to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.
Jumping Bean Phonics
Most little kids hate to sit still. Take advantage of your kindergartner's energy with this cute game that lets him practice building words while acting like a Mexican jumping bean!
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!
Invent a Secret Code!
For a curious fourth grader, what could be more fun than a secret code, especially if it's connected to a tree fort, a secret spot, or a special friendship? Turns out that in addition to the fun, codes can also provide great practice in logical reasoning. Here's how you can start.
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