One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Before your next family getaway, make a set of picture/word vocabulary cards together. These cards will build your child's language and comprehension skills.

Help your first grader practice sight words with this fun activity. Learn how to put together a puzzle while practicing common sight words.

Silent "e" words are a big part of first grade phonics. Help them turn words like "hop" to "hope" in this action-packed, practical game.

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

This time-based word builder is the perfect way to boost your child's vocabulary. Mix and match letters to see how many words she can come up with!

There's only one word that rhymes with orange. This is bad news for poets who want to write about oranges. But what if they use word play instead?

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!

Rhymes are all around us! Get your kid in on this game of simple rhyming words. She'll match up cards with rhyming words and pictures on them.

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

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

Picking words out can be tricky. In this early reading activity, your child will place letter markers on a grid to make words appear out of the jumble.

Practicing letters and words by writing them out is all well and good, but spelling out your practice words with old puzzle pieces is a lot more fun!

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!

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

Work on homophones, words that sound the same, and spelling with this imaginative activity!

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Help your second grader understand compound words by doing this fast, goofy three legged race.

Create one-of-a-kind noisemakers to bring some fun to New Year's Eve.

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

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

Race to double numbers in this competitive card game. Try one-digit or two-digit numbers, or more!

Young artists will combine two animals into one in this imaginative art-project-slash-game!

In this high energy, interactive game, third graders are challenged to race, involving spelling patterns in words.

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

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.