This alphabet hunt is pure pirate-loving fun. And it gives kids practice in learning to recognize letters and sounds-- a key skill for reading readiness.

Collect 26 rocks and paint each one with a letter of the alphabet for your very own alphabet rock collection.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Use a digital camera and some simple drawing supplies to help your kindergartener make a personalized letter-sound book.

Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.