Help your child understand that letters, put in a certain order, make words. In this fun activity they'll get to make their own puzzle, and practice letters, too!

Teaching kids that stories have an order is important, despite how fun it is to listen to the tale of the tomato that put on his pajamas and went for a swim.

What if your child couldn't see the pictures of a picture book? In this activity, she'll listen to a story without looking at the images, and create her own.

Ask a child if they want to practice the alphabet and you'll likely get snubbed. But ask if they'd like to play letter detective? You might hook yourself a fish.

Here is a fun at-home physical activity that encourages movement while also working on literacy or math skills!

Once your child has mastered the letters of the alphabet it's time to start building words! Try out this activity that encourages simple word recognition.

Help your kindergartener practice letter strokes while experimenting with the painting style of the great artist Mondrian.

In almost every preschool classroom is a sensory table. Learn how to make one at home!

Create a glamorous yet easy-to-store puppet stage for your preschooler or pre-kindergartener!

Create your own set of alphabet blocks: you can make just a few or all 26.

Your preschooler will engage their senses by making a scented pumpkin to decorate your house.

This activity turns kids into word detectives - scouring their way through documents in search of their prey.

Everyone's heard of taking a dog for a walk. But how about an illustration? This activity teaches emerging readers to use pictures as context clues.

Does your child love to play with their food? Then they'll get a big kick out of this activity, where they'll practice handwriting skills...using rice.

Encourage your preschooler to learn about the letter "W" by creating a wonderful work of art.

Make a textured name plate to hang on your preschooler's door!

Here are some kindergarten readiness activities that you can do with reused plastic bottle caps.

Help your preschooler celebrate his big day by crafting a special, sparkly diploma frame to celebrate his achievement!

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

In this activity, you will create a magical box to help your child learn her letter sounds. Here's how to play the Abracadabra learning game!

If your kid likes to color, you probably know all too well that crayons go quickly. Put those crayon stubs to use by creating colorful ironed wax paper art!

As your child plays photographer, snapping pictures around the yard, he'll also be practicing recognizing letter sounds, which will help him learn to read.

Lacing is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination, which helps with writing. Turn it into a fun preschool art project, by stringing up some ABCs!

Want to make number skills second nature to your preschooler? Try these cheerful, "sunny" number flash cards!

Improve your preschooler's knowledge of the alphabet by playing games with your own homemade wooden letters!

Rhyming helps kids better understand word structure. This silly game transforms rhymes into a mystery bag guessing game.

Combine a recycling craft with ABC practice with this homemade foam craft idea.

While kids learn when they can see or hear, they learn better when they can touch, too! Get your preschooler's fingers walking the alphabet today!

Does your child need help reading common words? Make this family board game. It's so fun, they won't even realize they're learning!

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.