This alphabet hunt is pure pirate-loving fun. And it gives kids practice in learning to recognize letters and sounds-- a key skill for reading readiness.

Make a fuzzy bear with your kindergartener to build up early reading skills and introduce her to phonics.

Here's a creative preschool activity to make a crown, and build in some phonics practice while you're at it.

What's the first letter? Play this game with your first grader the next time you read together, and watch her reading skills grow as she climbs the levels.

Encourage your preschooler to learn about the letter "W" by creating a wonderful work of art.

In these three games, children work on letter recognition skills with the help of some tape, music, and a few stuffed animal friends.