This lesson will help your child understand that the blended sounds of vowels and letters represent real things!

There are many ways to practice making letter shapes. Here’s a fun project that you can adapt for other letters. (video)

A set of imaginative stickers adds an element of fun to story writing!

Vigorous physical activity is important for health and aids learning. So hop to this fun lesson on the letter h!

This project gives your child practice writing short vowel words as he makes five Team Books—one for each vowel.

Try this nifty exercise to enliven the day’s writing assignment.

Make this project for more fun letter practice.

These pretty notecards let your child express his creativity. They also make a welcome and useful gift.

Brighten your home with a Thanksgiving Sunflower. Here’s an art project that combines coloring and writing with discussion about gratitude.

This lovely activity helps your child pay attention to detail and encourages writing practice. You can then collect the pages into a book.

Give your child stickers on a subject that she adores. Have her invent a little story about each one and watch her interest in writing soar.

This introduction to sewing serves a double purpose as it highlights the final letter of the alphabet.

Nature Book provides whimsical reading material that incorporates a variety of new words. Make it yourself or with your child. (video)

This engaging Paolini Method project encourages your child to read and count. He also learns about shapes and reviews color words. (Video)

Tips for Teaching Reading and Writing from Infancy Through Grade 1

"Read lots of books" is common advice, but have you ever considered, really considered, the fact that the author's craft is laid bare . . .

A collection of fifty writing prompts designed to spark the creativity of your child.