With a newspaper, highlighter, and some fun extra prizes, you can help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print all around us.

Help your first grader build sight word knowledge by creating a reading pointer and taking the family on a house-wide reading tour!

Help your child pick up spelling, alphabetical order, sight word practice, and reading fast with just simple clothespins and paint sticks.

Once your child has mastered the letters of the alphabet it's time to start building words! Try out this activity that encourages simple word recognition.

Practice reading with this fun game, where your first grader will "hunt" for hidden words around the house.

Help your child learn to read! By making their own book, your child can get creative, and practice ten key sight words at the same time.

Help your child score points with a personalized message of her own. All it takes is a set of handmade letter tiles to create some word wall art.

This silly game is a fun way to introduce and reinforce sight words--by fishing for them!

Does your child need help reading common words? Make this family board game. It's so fun, they won't even realize they're learning!

This homemade educational travel game will keep your young child entertained and learning reading, writing, shapes and colors. All you need is a tissue box!