Reading & Writing Activities

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!

This alphabet bottle is fun to make and a great activity to keep your preschool child busy, while helping her recognize letters in a creative way.

Take some of the spirit of musical chairs and incorporate it into an indoor obstacle course that will fine tune your child's motor skills!

Try this goofy, first grade phonics craft that focuses on the letter "F" as in "Frog" and helps build crucial reading and spelling skills in your first grader.

Spark your kids' interest in writing by helping them write a mini-book about their favorite subject: themselves!

Help your preschooler begin reading and writing the printed word by connecting simple letter recognition exercises with this easy art project: alphabet trees!

Your preschooler will have a great time painting on a foil background to create a stunning, shiny work of art!

If your kid likes to color, you probably know all too well that crayons go quickly. Put those crayon stubs to use by creating colorful ironed wax paper art!

Help your first grader build up his sight words by creating a reading pointer and having him take the family on a house-wide reading tour!

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Here's a fun activity that will help your child learn to cut on a line, practice fine motor control, and create a beautiful garland, too.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

Encourage your preschooler's creativity with this exciting art project! Every "scratch art" drawing is unique and colorful!

Here's a writing activity that helps first graders explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting her draw the characters.

Create this quick and easy craft with your kindergarten child, and then let his imagination float free as he writes about it!

Celebrate Labor Day with this fun activity. Show your child how to make a "career book" and explore the many jobs that people have, while practicing writing.

To reach goals and gain accomplishments, you have to have a plan for success. This activity will help your child to create goals for the upcoming school year.

Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will let them record all their important facts.

Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your kindergartener to weave fantastic fairy tales and improve his reading and writing skills while he's at it.

Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.