This treasure hunt gets kids comfortable using the dictionary, and makes looking up words a lot of fun!

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.

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

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

Delight your first grader by combining a reading activity with a fun "tea party" as she unscrambles cut-up words in a tea bag to form sentences and stories.

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

Make a "feeling meter" that helps your first grader read key feeling words and communicate his emotions accurately to you.

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!

In this parts of speech fall scavenger hunt, kids will search for all the hidden leaves, sort them into parts of speech categories, and then practice creating their own sentences using the words they find.

Play this homophone game with your child the next time you sit down with them to read a story and help them build some valuable reading skills.

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

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

Learn all about colors with the best teachers of all -- cupcakes!

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!

Help your first grade reader understand verbs by doing them in this boisterous playground relay race.

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.

Running out of breakfast ideas for your kid? Make a delicious egg and cheese bird's nest.

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

Ordinary drinking straws are fun for drinking juice and even for spitballs when you're not looking, but also fabulous for learning first grade math.

In this activity, your child will learn the benefits of positive thinking. They will write positive statements about themselves and create a gratitude board.

Make a seashell wind chime for your back porch. Perfect for younger kids to build motor skills on.

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Encourage your child to eat nutritiously by having them build this delicious summer fruit cone!

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.