Word Patterns Hands-on Activities

Play hopscotch with numbers, but also with letters, to get kids ready for first grade reading.

Here's a fun game that you can play at home to get your child thinking about prefixes and suffixes.

Combine kids' love of scavenger hunts with consonant blends to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.

This flash card game will help your child memorize words while visually learning the differences between objects.

Challenge your first or second grade reader to make 100 words in this reading and spelling activity for the 100th Day of School.

It doesnât take long for flashcard drills about prefixes and suffixes to get old. Turn the learning process into a treasure hunt with this fun activity!

Help your first grade reader master those letter blends like "ch" and "sh" with this memorable and hilarious beanbag toss game.

Let your child play with scissors! Put them to work, creating a book that will keep them busy, and help them practice their letters, too.

Help your first grade reader become an expert in "sh," "ch," and "th" words with this fun, homemade game.

Make learning word families more hands-on and interactive with this simple craft that has your child making "word sliders" out of paper plates.