Tell your child you want to work on kindergarten readiness skills and she's not likely to jump up and clap. But turn it into a game and it's a different story.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

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

Host a royal party full of "please and thank you" - even the queen would approve. Have a ball while your kids practice etiquette!