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.

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!

Help your first grade child figure out contractions and their original two words by playing this simple game, Contraction Concentration!

Rhyming helps kids better understand word structure. This silly game transforms rhymes into a mystery bag guessing game.

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!

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

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.

Go on a storytelling adventure using your kindergartenerâs five favorite picture books.

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.

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

Help your preschooler learn the Four Questions prior to the big night with a homemade book, complete with words and illustrations!

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

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

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

Get your child thinking about time with this art project, where you'll create a fun book on his daily routine.

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.

Got a kid who's learning to read? Looking for a new board game to add to the bunch? With a little help from your child, you can make a game of your own!

Help your child with his decoding and early reading skills in this fun game where you follow a spider web to find your treasure!

Help your child understand that letters, put in a certain order, make words. In this fun activity they'll get to make their own puzzle, and practice letters, too!

Compound words get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know inside. Add some fun to the process with this card game!

New readers need to develop a "bank" of words they can read by sight. Hate flashcards? Consider this fresh way to practice sight words to perfection...Bingo!