Reading Games
Growing Reader
Tween
4 Reasons We Still Love Mad Libs
The recent reintroduction of Mad Libs into one mom's family reminded her how much there is to love about them as both a parent and a teacher.
Growing Reader
Tween
19 Chapter Books With Free Printable Activities
Keep your young reader occupied, entertained, and engaged with reading with these exciting chapter book series and free printable activities.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Bookful Is a New Reading App That Embraces AR and a Love of Books
By bringing children’s books to life through augmented reality, Bookful offers all kinds of learners a fun way to further engage with stories they know and love.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Fun Word Games To Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer
Simple pen-and-paper word games are a great go-to when kids say they're bored and a fun way to reinforce fundamental reading skills in the weeks leading up to the new school year.
Tween
Girls Rule! Famous Women in History — A Printable Quiz for Tweens
You and your child can test your knowledge and have some fun with this printable quiz on famous women in history!
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.
Just For Fun
15 Comebacks to Kids Who Say ‘I’m Bored!’
Turn downtime into creativity time! Next time your kids come to you complaining of boredom, suggest one of these boredom-busting ideas.
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.
Pre-K
7 Beyond-the-Book Ways to Hook Preschoolers on Reading
Games and activities are a great way to extend the joy of reading into other aspects of your child's life. Here are some easy ones to try at home.
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.
Baby & Toddler
Easy Activities That Help Babies Grow Up Smart
Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. shares some simple, fun activities that can help parents raise smarter, happier, and healthier babies.
Tween
Fun Ways to Build Kids’ Writing and Grammar Skills + Free Printables
Playing with words is fun, and it’s a great way to build kids' reading, writing, and grammar skills. Here's how to get your kids engaged with wordplay.
Tween
20th Century Pop Culture Icons — A Printable Quiz for Tweens
You and your kids can test your knowledge and have some fun with this printable quiz on 20th century pop culture icons.
Growing Reader
Stop the Slide! Summer Learning Loss Prevention Tips for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
Summer learning loss isn’t a myth. But just a few minutes of learning a day can keep kids’ brains from becoming sieves over the summer.