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Create an Autumn Tree of Resolutions
Create an Autumn Tree of Resolutions
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Create an Autumn Tree of Resolutions
Kindergarten
Reading
Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.
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Create an Autumn Tree of Resolutions
Create an Autumn Tree of Resolutions
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Create an Autumn Tree of Resolutions
Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Make a Tooth Care Poster
Make a Tooth Care Poster
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Make a Tooth Care Poster
Kindergarten
Reading
Make a tooth care poster with your kindergartener to help her understand how important it is to take care of those growing pearly whites!
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Make a Tooth Care Poster
Make a Tooth Care Poster
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Make a Tooth Care Poster
Make a tooth care poster with your kindergartener to help her understand how important it is to take care of those growing pearly whites!
Kindergarten
Reading
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Greek Mythology Tree
Greek Mythology Tree
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Greek Mythology Tree
Second Grade
Reading
Greek mythology offers up some of the most epic tales ever. This Greek mythology tree activity introduces him to some of the main characters in Greek mythology.
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Greek Mythology Tree
Greek Mythology Tree
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Greek Mythology Tree
Greek mythology offers up some of the most epic tales ever. This Greek mythology tree activity introduces him to some of the main characters in Greek mythology.
Second Grade
Reading
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Story Sequencing Activity
Story Sequencing Activity
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Story Sequencing Activity
First Grade
Reading
This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!
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Story Sequencing Activity
Story Sequencing Activity
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Story Sequencing Activity
This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!
First Grade
Reading
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New Year's Gift
New Year's Gift
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New Year's Gift
First Grade
Reading
Make these simple homemade New Year's gifts with your child this holiday season to give to friends and family, each with a special message inside.
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New Year's Gift
New Year's Gift
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New Year's Gift
Make these simple homemade New Year's gifts with your child this holiday season to give to friends and family, each with a special message inside.
First Grade
Reading
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Make a Travel Journal
Make a Travel Journal
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Make a Travel Journal
Fourth Grade
Reading
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.
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Make a Travel Journal
Make a Travel Journal
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Make a Travel Journal
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.
Fourth Grade
Reading
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Personalized Recipe Book
Personalized Recipe Book
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Personalized Recipe Book
Fourth Grade
Reading
Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!
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Personalized Recipe Book
Personalized Recipe Book
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Personalized Recipe Book
Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!
Fourth Grade
Reading
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Mother's Day Coupons
Mother's Day Coupons
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Mother's Day Coupons
Kindergarten
Reading
Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.
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Mother's Day Coupons
Mother's Day Coupons
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Mother's Day Coupons
Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.
Kindergarten
Reading
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DIY Birthday Banner
DIY Birthday Banner
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DIY Birthday Banner
First Grade
Reading
Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!
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DIY Birthday Banner
DIY Birthday Banner
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DIY Birthday Banner
Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!
First Grade
Reading
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Illustrate a Famous Book!
Illustrate a Famous Book!
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Illustrate a Famous Book!
Pre-K
Handwriting
What if your child couldn't see the pictures of a picture book? In this activity, she'll listen to a story without looking at the images, and create her own.
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Illustrate a Famous Book!
Illustrate a Famous Book!
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Illustrate a Famous Book!
What if your child couldn't see the pictures of a picture book? In this activity, she'll listen to a story without looking at the images, and create her own.
Pre-K
Handwriting
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Goal Planning
Goal Planning
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Goal Planning
Third Grade
Reading
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.
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Goal Planning
Goal Planning
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Goal Planning
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.
Third Grade
Reading
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Drawing Characters
Drawing Characters
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Drawing Characters
Third Grade
Reading
Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.
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Drawing Characters
Drawing Characters
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Drawing Characters
Add some artsy fun to your child's next reading adventure by letting them draw the characters.
Third Grade
Reading
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Mother's Day Cookbook
Mother's Day Cookbook
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Mother's Day Cookbook
Third Grade
Reading
Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.
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Mother's Day Cookbook
Mother's Day Cookbook
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Mother's Day Cookbook
Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.
Third Grade
Reading
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Say "Thank You!" to Postal Workers
Say "Thank You!" to Postal Workers
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Say "Thank You!" to Postal Workers
Third Grade
Reading
Labor Day is the perfect time to celebrate our postal workers. Have your kid write a thank you note to your local post office to show his appreciation.
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Say "Thank You!" to Postal Workers
Say "Thank You!" to Postal Workers
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Say "Thank You!" to Postal Workers
Labor Day is the perfect time to celebrate our postal workers. Have your kid write a thank you note to your local post office to show his appreciation.
Third Grade
Reading
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Cloud Writing
Cloud Writing
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Cloud Writing
Pre-K
Reading
Create this quick and easy craft with your child, and then let their imagination float free as they write about it!
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Cloud Writing
Cloud Writing
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Cloud Writing
Create this quick and easy craft with your child, and then let their imagination float free as they write about it!
Pre-K
Reading
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Passover Food List
Passover Food List
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Passover Food List
Third Grade
Reading
This year, have your child can help you with your Passover food list. It's great handwriting practice, and she'll learn a lot in the process.
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Passover Food List
Passover Food List
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Passover Food List
This year, have your child can help you with your Passover food list. It's great handwriting practice, and she'll learn a lot in the process.
Third Grade
Reading
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Homemade Valentine's Gift
Homemade Valentine's Gift
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Homemade Valentine's Gift
First Grade
Reading
Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.
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Homemade Valentine's Gift
Homemade Valentine's Gift
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Homemade Valentine's Gift
Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.
First Grade
Reading
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Wax Paper Hearts
Wax Paper Hearts
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Wax Paper Hearts
Third Grade
Reading
Wax paper hearts are a unique and glittery gift for a special friend on Valentine's Day. Make wax paper hearts with your child this February.
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Wax Paper Hearts
Wax Paper Hearts
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Wax Paper Hearts
Wax paper hearts are a unique and glittery gift for a special friend on Valentine's Day. Make wax paper hearts with your child this February.
Third Grade
Reading
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Draw a Fairy Tale Map
Draw a Fairy Tale Map
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Draw a Fairy Tale Map
First Grade
Reading
Guide your first grader through a map drawing project inspired by her favorite fairy tale. Its masked as a fun art activity, but it also packs learning punch!
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Draw a Fairy Tale Map
Draw a Fairy Tale Map
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Draw a Fairy Tale Map
Guide your first grader through a map drawing project inspired by her favorite fairy tale. Its masked as a fun art activity, but it also packs learning punch!
First Grade
Reading
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Action! Make Movies as you Read
Action! Make Movies as you Read
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Action! Make Movies as you Read
Fifth Grade
Reading
For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.
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Action! Make Movies as you Read
Action! Make Movies as you Read
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Action! Make Movies as you Read
For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.
Fifth Grade
Reading
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Make Your Own Postcard
Make Your Own Postcard
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Make Your Own Postcard
Kindergarten
Reading
Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding them to create their own postcards out of favorite family photographs.
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Make Your Own Postcard
Make Your Own Postcard
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Make Your Own Postcard
Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding them to create their own postcards out of favorite family photographs.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book
Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book
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Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book
Kindergarten
Reading
Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.
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Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book
Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book
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Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book
Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder
Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder
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Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder
First Grade
Reading
Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!
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Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder
Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder
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Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder
Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!
First Grade
Reading
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Make Back to School Business Cards!
Make Back to School Business Cards!
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Make Back to School Business Cards!
Second Grade
Reading
Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!
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Make Back to School Business Cards!
Make Back to School Business Cards!
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Make Back to School Business Cards!
Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!
Second Grade
Reading
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Mom Coupons
Mom Coupons
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Mom Coupons
First Grade
Reading
Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.
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Mom Coupons
Mom Coupons
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Mom Coupons
Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.
First Grade
Reading
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Make Your Own Fairy Tale
Make Your Own Fairy Tale
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Make Your Own Fairy Tale
Second Grade
Reading
Encourage your child to explore her favorite fairy tale, and learn about characters, plot, setting and story sequence as she draws her own pictures.
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Make Your Own Fairy Tale
Make Your Own Fairy Tale
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Make Your Own Fairy Tale
Encourage your child to explore her favorite fairy tale, and learn about characters, plot, setting and story sequence as she draws her own pictures.
Second Grade
Reading
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"I'm Not Bored!" Book
"I'm Not Bored!" Book
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"I'm Not Bored!" Book
Second Grade
Reading
Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."
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"I'm Not Bored!" Book
"I'm Not Bored!" Book
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"I'm Not Bored!" Book
Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."
Second Grade
Reading
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Make a Family Cookbook
Make a Family Cookbook
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Make a Family Cookbook
First Grade
Reading
Practice reading and writing by helping your first grader create a family recipe book!
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Make a Family Cookbook
Make a Family Cookbook
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Make a Family Cookbook
Practice reading and writing by helping your first grader create a family recipe book!
First Grade
Reading
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Father's Day Pop-Up Card
Father's Day Pop-Up Card
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Father's Day Pop-Up Card
First Grade
Reading
Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!
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Father's Day Pop-Up Card
Father's Day Pop-Up Card
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Father's Day Pop-Up Card
Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!
First Grade
Reading
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Fairy Tale Dice
Fairy Tale Dice
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Fairy Tale Dice
Pre-K
Reading
Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your learner to weave fantastic fairy tales and improve their reading and writing skills at the same time!
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Fairy Tale Dice
Fairy Tale Dice
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Fairy Tale Dice
Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your learner to weave fantastic fairy tales and improve their reading and writing skills at the same time!
Pre-K
Reading
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About arts & crafts reading activities

On Education.com, arts & crafts reading activities combine hands-on creativity with literacy skill-building to make reading engaging and interactive. These activities include making character puppets, creating alphabet illustrations, designingBookmarks, and constructing story-themed dioramas. Using materials like paper, glue, crayons, and scissors, children develop fine motor skills while connecting with stories and characters. Such projects bring literature to life by turning reading and craftwork into a unified learning experience.

Explore a variety of lesson plans and worksheets on Education.com that incorporate arts & crafts into reading practice. parents and teachers can access templates for alphabet artwork, book-themed crafts, and story scene illustrations. This helps children reinforce letter recognition, expand vocabulary, and strengthen comprehension through creative projects. Materials provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring simplicity and safety for young learners to build confidence.

Browse Arts & Crafts reading activities on Education.com for ready-to-use classroom or home projects. These activities support early literacy while nurturing creativity, fine motor development, and engagement. Educators and parents can now easily access structured, educational, hands-on materials to make reading fun and memorable.