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Reading Activities

Reading activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy reading activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.

A is for Adultery: Reading The Scarlet Letter

Here's a quick look at the American classic "The Scarlet Letter," as well as SAT vocabulary to get the most out of this tale of sin and suffering.

Reading: Comprehension | High School

Dictionary Treasure Hunt

In first grade, vocabulary moves to center stage. But when a kid gets stumped--and we all feel that way sometimes, even as adults--it's time to turn to a lifetime resource: the dictionary. Want a fun way to help your child start making friends with this reference tool? Try this treasure hunt!

Reading: Comprehension | Writing: Spelling | First Grade

Public Speaking 101

Here's a fun way to get the whole family involved in helping your high school student prepare to give a speech, while creating a family keepsake in the process!

Reading: Literary Analysis | High School

Find the Gist: A Textbook Study Strategy

Here's an activity to help your child manage their nonfiction reading by focusing on the most important elements.

Reading: Comprehension | Fifth Grade

Table of Contents Treasure Hunt

Send your child on wild treasure hunt through the pages of some fun and interesting books. This is a great way for your child to build upon his already solid reading foundation!

Reading: Comprehension | Reading: Fluency | Second Grade

Beat the Middle School Mumbles

Want to turn your child into an expert orator? Try this at-home activity to get your child thinking about voice modulation, inflection, tempo, enunciation, and eye contact.

Middle School | Reading

"Ten of Ten": Make 100 Words!

Sure, the 100th Day of School is a great time for math. But that doesn't mean that words can't be part of the celebration, too! Try our word-builder challenge and see.

Reading: Phonics | First Grade

Make Compound Word Art

Compound words are two words that make up a new word. If your child enjoys drawing, here is a fun way to learn about compound words while creating a folding picture.

Reading: Phonics | Writing: Grammar | First Grade

Reading Native Son

Bigger's life was tragic, but understanding Richard Wright's classic novel doesn't need to be. Here's a teen-friendly refresher course in the plot of this work of literature, as well as SAT vocabulary your teen can use to describe what happens for his or herself.

Reading: Comprehension | High School