Play a phonics scavenger hunt no matter where you are. This game will have your child sounding out words and finding letter sounds in the objects around them.

Have the kids use sidewalk chalk to draw portraits of their family and, in the process, learn about familial relationships.

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

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

This version of the carnival game where you try to toss chips into a cup, to win a fabulous prize, gives kids a boost in early writing and reading.

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

With nothing more than a flat open space and some lively kids, you can reinforce key concepts of punctuation while having lots of healthy laughs.

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

Celebrate Read Across America Day with your kindergartener by playing an alphabet balloon volley game inspired by "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" by Dr. Seuss.

Develop your kindergartener's fine motor skills while tracing shadows on a sunny day with this fun kindergarten activity.

Your first grader will love telling time while playing this fun game of tag! Ask Captain Midnight for the time, but watch out when his watch says "midnight"!

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