Here's a fun activity to reinforce simple short and long vowel words for your first grader.

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

Here's a rainy day phonics craft project for you and your first grader. Reel in those double "ee" words on this do-it-yourself eel!

What's the first letter? Play this game with your first grader the next time you read together, and watch her reading skills grow as she climbs the levels.

Help your first grader gain new reading skills in this fun, homemade phonics game that the whole family can enjoy!

Combine kids' love of scavenger hunts with consonant blends to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

Play hopscotch with numbers, but also with letters, to get kids ready for reading.

Give your first grader reading and writing practice with this fun, practical postcard that will also help with spelling strategies.

This fall-themed drawing game is a great way to introduce your kid to some of the important symbols of the fall season.

Help your first grade reader master those letter blends like "ch" and "sh" with this memorable and hilarious beanbag toss game.