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.

A nonet is a 9-line poem. Like haiku, each line has a specific number of syllables, starting with nine in the first line and ending with only one in the last.

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

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

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

Most of us are familiar with haiku, but the tanka is an even older form of Japanese poetry. Learn to write a tanka poem with this activity.

Here's a fun activity you can do at the library to help your child learn the sequencing of numbers and letters.

Challenge your child to a word count war, and practice good note-taking skills at the same time!

Here's an activity that puts a new twist on a classic game. Help your first-grader create their own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga.

You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.

Put numbers and letters together -- key kindergarten math and reading skills -- while creating a marvelous game piece for outdoor play!

Practice reading and vocabulary by making sight words into a puzzle!

Try this fun outdoor game to improve your first grader's reading skills. This activity is perfect for summer!

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!

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

Let your future scribe's imagination run wild! Children have a hard time understanding fact versus fiction, and writing a tall tale can help.

Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.

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!

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

Try this patterned story activity with your kindergartener to help her build up her reading and writing skills using some of her favorite books from preschool.

Is your child learning to write the alphabet correctly? In this "kinesthetic" activity, use movement and art to help your child with letter-writing.

Looking for a unique arts and crafts activity that gives some writing practice? Help your child make her own back-to-school business cards!

Those second grade spelling lists may be getting serious, but that's no reason to stop having fun. Here's a high-energy hopscotch game to try.

Use muffin tins to create a simple, affordable and fun game to help your child practice their vocabulary!

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

Palindromes are a fun and silly way to practice writing skills. Challenge your child to come up with as many palindromes as she can in this crazy activity!

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.

This writing activity to get your third grader to combine the fun of poetry with the excitement of celebrating a birthday.

Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine's Day? Try a hand at haiku!

Help your child navigate their own passion for reading with a bookmark that celebrates their favorite moments, allowing them to relive them again and again.