I love games that incorporate developing literacy skills and hands-on activities. My boys spend a good part of their day playing with toy cars. So, we came up with a way to work on our letter and sound recognition skills while playing with cars. First, we took a large sheet of paper. Ours ... View Post
Reading Activity: Secret Message Sight Words
My daughter just finished her first early chapter book last week! Her reading skills have really progressed in the past couple of months. But there are a few sounds and letter combinations that give her trouble, so I changed up our usual reading practice and used her favorite subject, art, to help ... View Post
Pre-Reading Activity: All Lined Up!
For preschool, we play a lot of games. What better way to learn than having fun, right? So, I'll share my go-to preschool reading activity. Even if my child is not in a "learning" mood, she'll agree to play this game and that's fine with me. I know how much she'll learn each time we play! In ... View Post
Spelling and Writing Activity for Kids: Rainbow Words
Spelling and writing were my least favorite subjects. I couldn't stand trying to stay perfectly in the lines or memorizing words. I don't want my children to get burned out like I did. So, we make art while practicing writing and spelling at the same time! I use this activity to change up our ... View Post