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.

The Letter Learning Game

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.

Make Alphabet Blocks

Make Alphabet Blocks

Create your own set of alphabet blocks: you can make just a few or all 26!

Play Alphabet Tag

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.

Go on a Direction Scavenger Hunt

Go on a Direction Scavenger Hunt

This scavenger hunt is like a revamped version of the childhood game, "Hot and Cold". Instead of telling the seeker if he's getting "warmer" or "colder" as he narrows in on a hidden object, you'll use words like up, down, over, and under.

Make an Alphabet Memory Game

Make an Alphabet Memory Game

Learning the alphabet and letter sounds is extra fun if you play a game that you and your child made together! This game is very inexpensive to make and allows your child to practice using scissors and glue.

Alphabet Hunt

Alphabet Hunt

Ask a child if he wants to practice his alphabet and you'll likely get snubbed. But ask if he'd like to play letter detective? You just might hook yourself a fish.

Write Oulipo N+7

Write Oulipo N+7

Meant to be fun and inspiring, N+7 and Oulipo methods challenge writers to recycle writing, use new language and it enriches vocabulary, spelling and critical thinking.

Bottle Cap Games for Kindergarten Readiness

Bottle Cap Games for Kindergarten Readiness

Wondering what to do with all those plastic bottle caps? Use them to help your child build up essential skills for kindergarten.

Make an Alphabet Book

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.

Play an ABC Balloon Game

Play an ABC Balloon Game

Looking for a fun and active way to celebrate Read Across America Day? Try this crazy balloon game inspired by "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" by Dr. Seuss!

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