DIY and Family Activities

Pre-K

Growing Reader

How to Make Reading Fun: 25 Ideas Kids Will Love

Bestselling author, mom, and one-time struggling reader Jean Reagan shares some great ideas for how to make reading fun for kids.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

20 Sight Word Games, Activities, and Reading Ideas

Knowing sight words at a glance makes reading easier. Here you’ll find sight word games, apps, multi-sensory activities, and reading ideas.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Birthday Party Time! Printables and Activities

Blow out the candles and wish away. We’ve got printables for your kid’s special day.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Bedtime Story Prompts for Parents Who Can’t Think of Any Stories to Tell

If you’re plagued with bedtime story stage fright, these should help everyone get to sleep a lot faster.

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Tips & Advice

Why I Created ‘Reading Rules’ for My Children — And Myself

Ariel Lawhon lists the Reading Rules she uses to keep her boisterous sons focused during read-alouds, and explains why she created a separate set of Rules just for herself.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

3 Picture Books and Activities to Encourage Your Child's Creative Thinking

Picture books and related activities can help build skills like problem solving, ideation, and connection making. Here are three of our favorite books, each with corresponding activities, for you and your kids to enjoy.

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Growing Reader

Tween

No More Robot Reading: How to Help Kids Read with Expression

Ever hear a child read like a robot with no pauses for punctuation and a monotone voice? Try these strategies to improve your child’s oral reading expression.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Star Wars Printables and Activities

Looking for some fun Star Wars activities for your young Jedi? You've come to the right side of the Force!

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Growing Reader

At-Home Reading Activities for 6-Year-Olds

Help your 6-year-old child grow into an expert reader with these fun, at-home reading activities.

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Pre-K

At-Home Reading Activities for 5-Year-Olds

Consider this your five-minute cram session for reading activities you can do at home with your 5-year-old to help them become a reader.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

LEGO® Printables and Activities

Everything is awesome! Especially when your kids are having fun with these LEGO printables!

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Grown-Up Reads

Tips & Advice

Stop Fighting, Kids! Everyday Activities That Help Siblings Get Along

What types of activities promote sibling bonding? Almost any kind, as long as they meet these three criteria.

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