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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.

Understanding Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre's early life was an exercise in hardship, but understanding Charlotte Bronte'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.

Reading: Literary Analysis | High School

Write a "Christmas Carol" Tale

This creative writing activity will get your child in the holiday spirit, help him reflect on the past and think about the future.

Writing: Composition | Reading: Literary Analysis | Middle School | Christmas

Throw a Post-It Party

While there are many ways to learn about character traits, representing the information in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Reading: Comprehension | Third Grade

Chart 100 Books You've Read

If your child has a voracious appetite for reading she may be surprised to see how many books she's already devoured.

Reading: Literary Analysis | Fifth Grade

Write a Science Fiction Fantasy

Want to get your bookworm interested in science? Try science fiction! Here's how to get started on reading and writing about the ways that science affects society.

Reading: Literary Analysis | Writing: Creative Writing | Science: Environmental Science | High School

Build Vocabulary by Breaking it Down!

But in order to broaden your child's vocabulary knowledge, they'll need to look beyond just the definition. Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.

Reading: Vocabulary | Writing: Spelling | Fifth Grade

Start a Kids' Book Club

Kids' book clubs are springing up left and right, and book clubs are quickly evolving to fit every kind of kid, from the novel novice to the seasoned skimmer.

Middle School | Reading

Stop, Drop, and Read

Today, many kids are so plugged-in and over-scheduled, they have little time to simply kick back and lose themselves in a good book. But parents can help a child get hooked on reading.

Reading: Comprehension | Third Grade