Here's a silly game that uses nursery rhymes to introduce a big concept in first grade reading and writing: learning about nouns and verbs.

While building his own croquet set, your kindergartener will use both his math an fine motor skills and as he plays he'll improve his hand-eye coordination.

Any St. Patrick's Day celebration is sure to involve mischief, treats, and a whole lot of green. This leprechaun game will add a little learning to the mix.

Your child will need to combine his sporty hand-eye coordination skills with his math skills to become the bullseye king.

Playing doctor is not only fun, it's also a way to teach kids about the parts of the body and how they are spelled.

Like "Mother, May I?", this following directions tag game focuses on gross motor skills, but to the theme Itsy Bitsy Spider. Fun indoors or outside!

Do a little kitchen chemistry as you make your own bubble solution and bubble-wand shapes!

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

Practice addition with your child in a whole new way when you battle to defend your cards in this competitive game. Math has never been so fun!

Your child will "catch" snowballs with each correct math equation she can answer correctly. If she solves a problem correctly, she gets to keep the snowballs.

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.

This circle game practices patterning and flexes your child's memory.

Use empty soda bottles to create a fun bowling set that helps your first grader practice addition skills!

Your kindergartener will love this counting activity on a rainy day. Turn any indoor space into a colorful hopscotch board and using simple recycled materials.

Turn wait time in the doctor's office or travel time in the car into fun time with your own version of I Spy.

On Read Across America Day, challenge your kindergartener to a balancing act inspired by the mischievous star of "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss.

Pump up the learning level of your kindergartener's summer break by playing patriotic bingo when July 4th rolls around.

When itâs too warm to ice skate or too cold to roller skate or you simply want an anytime, indoor activity, set up a wax paper skating rink.