Learning to Read
Reading does not come naturally, kids must learn how. Keep your kids on the road to reading with these articles, parent tips, and expert advice.
10 Free Summer Learning Printables for Preschoolers & Kindergarteners
Print these early reading, math, and learning worksheets to help your child prepare for preschool or kindergarten over the summer. Also, print this Preschool and Kindergarten Workbook for even more printables from our friends at Funbrain Jr. read more
A Flag About Me
Children create a diversity flag that celebrates the uniquely wonderful things about themselves. This activity coincides with the reading of the classic children's book, The Story of Ferdinand. It can also be used when studying and talking about diversity in the community and around the world. read more
A Home for My Books
A Home for My BooksStarting a home library for your child shows him how important books are. Having books of his own in a special place boosts the chance that your child will want to read even more. What you need: read more
A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
A Picture's Worth a Thousand WordsBooks that have no words, just beautiful pictures, invite you and your child to use your imagination and make up your own stories. What you need: read more
Advanced Curious George Double Vision Activity
Promote attention to detail with this visual discrimination game. Children must closely compare and contrast these two Curious George illustrations to find twelve subtle differences. read more
Balloon Connect the Dots
Connect the dots! Learn the letters of the alphabet and practice good pencil skills with this fun balloon dot-to-dot. read more
Be True to Yourself Book
Students create a book about themselves after reading the children's classic book, The Story of Ferdinand. The students' books explore diversity and what makes each person unique. read more
Beach Day Letter Match
A day at the beach! Draw a line between the picture word and its correct first letter. read more
Benefits of Reading Aloud
Reading aloud to children is hugely beneficial in promoting literacy. read more
Bunch of Balloons Color by Letter
Use the code at the bottom to match each color with its corresponding letter to reveal the colorful bunch of balloons. read more
Certificate for the First Time Reading a Book
Print out this certificate to congratulate your child for reading a book for the first time. read more
Chatting with Children
Chatting with ChildrenYou should always chat with your baby to help her learn to talk. But did you know it's just as important to talk to your toddler, too? Talking helps him learn language skills and lets him know what he says is important. What to do: read more
Color the Words in the Balloons
Color all the balloons that have the word "up." read more
Color the Words in the Clouds
Color all the clouds in the sky that have the word "in." read more
Color the Words in the Shells
Color all the shells on the beach that have the word "he." read more
Color the Words in the Stars
Color all the stars in the sky that have the word "an." read more
Color the Words in the Water
Color all the bubbles in the water that have the word "go." read more
Colorful Crab Color by Letter
Use the code at the bottom to match each color with its corresponding letter to reveal the colorful sea creature. read more
Curious George Coloring Sheet
Children will enjoy using their imagination to illustrate a scene from the Curious George series in this printable coloring sheet. read more
Curious George Double Vision Activity
Challenge young children to find the twelve differences between two Curious George illustrations. This early learning printable gives kids practice with visual discrimination. read more
Different Types of Reading Instruction
Whole-word instruction vs. phonics for reading instruction is discussed in this article. read more
Do You Know the Facts About Literacy?
Do you know the facts about the state of literacy in the U.S.? Take our quiz and find out. read more
Easy as Pie
Easy as PiePreparing meals is a good way for your child to practice his language skills. read more
Expert Tips on Improving Your Child's Reading Comprehension
What can you do at home to help your child with reading comprehension? read more
Ferdinand's Happiness Pasture
Children think of what makes them happy, then draw those things to decorate a picture of a pasture. This activity extends the concepts from the children's classic book, The Story of Ferdinand. read more
First Letter Match 1
Draw a line between the picture word and its correct first letter. read more
First Letter Match 2
Draw a line between the picture word and its correct first letter. read more
First Letter Match 3
Draw a line between the picture word and its correct first letter. read more
