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

Here are some kindergarten readiness activities that you can do with reused plastic bottle caps.

This scavenger hunt game is simple, but it's fun, and it will arm your children with the directional vocabulary they should master in time for kindergarten.

As your child plays photographer, snapping pictures around the yard, he'll also be practicing recognizing letter sounds, which will help him learn to read.

Improve your preschooler's knowledge of the alphabet by playing games with your own homemade wooden letters!

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

It's springtime! Time to get outside and dig! Once seeds go into the ground, invite your child to mark the spot in style.

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.

Your preschooler wonât need a passport to go on this nature safari! All you need are paper, crayons and a nature trail or your back yard.

Is your kid struggling with number recognition? Here's a great way to go fishing for numbers that will feel more like play than counting practice.

This clay doesn't need to go into the oven. Brew up a batch, let your child shape it, and dry overnight. By morning, it's ready for paint. Perfect for holidays!

If your kid likes to color, you probably know all too well that crayons go quickly. Put those crayon stubs to use by creating colorful ironed wax paper art!

In this variation on musical chairs, no one gets kicked "out" of the game -- instead, they get to tell other kids what to do!

This variation on the classic group game "Mother, May I?" can be played with one or more child and involves continual participation.

This Valentine's Day, learn a little more about the organ that keeps everything in your body going--the heart!

Your kid and his friends will have a blast taking turns playing the role of a traffic cop in this Labor Day version of the classic game Red Light, Green Light.

A plastic tray is the perfect tool to teach your little one how to count. Try out this activity, and your child will have her numbers down in no time.

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 do-it-anywhere guessing game helps reinforce number concepts. And it's a blast to play.

This activity will give pre-readers practice building a story. And it's silly fun, too!

When the wind starts blowing, you and your child can plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your own kitchen. Here's how:

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

This is an easy counting game for preschoolers and toddlers. Great for car trips!

Tic-tac-toe is tons of fun, but the traditional version can get a little monotonous after a while. Mix it up and try this colorful outdoor version!

Hereâs a surefire way to get your kids practicing their ABCs. Create an edible alphabet out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

Does your child love toy cars? Here’s a terrific way for them to play with their toy cars and practice number recognition skills at the same time.

Help your child learn her numbers and how to count with this fun number game!

A homemade coat of arms is a great way to get your child thinking about your family's values, and it makes a fun addition to the costume box as well!

Play Number Dash with your preschooler and help them learn to identify numbers, write numbers and learn about organized play.