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.

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.

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.

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

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