Spacing Hands-on Activities

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

In almost every preschool classroom is a sensory table. Learn how to make one at home!

Helping your child learn to read doesn't only have to mean using books from the library or from the store. You can make a book of your own - a nonsense book!

Parents can help their children at home by using a dialogue journal to model good writing.

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.

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

Use marbles and paint to explore the wild world of shapes and color...and build writing strength, too.

Boost your preschooler's attention to detail by getting her to explore the differences between two different pumpkins: large and small.

Help your child make his very own stationery, then take the opportunity to teach him how to write a letter!

Write a letter to Santa and bring back the lost art of letter writing. Learn how to write a carefully crafted wishlist using proper letter form.

Holiday thank you cards show friends and family that you appreciate them. Make a batch of holiday thank you cards with your child this winter.

Help your preschooler craft her very own announcement to celebrate the special transition to "big kids" school!

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.

With these days of the week flip flaps, your child has the chance to explore days of the week, track special and routine activities, and practice writing time.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.