Literacy Activities

Olympic Games Sight Words and Letters Fun

These easy-to-assemble Olympic Sport game boards and materials are a great way for children to practice reading sight words, naming letters, and finding the answers to math problems. Follow the simple directions to assemble a sight word version of the game, and then, adapt the board for other uses in a variety of subject areas for the duration of the Winter Olympics!

I Brush My Teeth Booklet and Craft

Talk with children about the importance of teeth and why it is important to take care of them: strong, healthy teeth help people chew foods, stay healthy, speak clearly, and have a bright smile. Explain to children that they need to take care of their teeth by cleaning them daily to prevent bacteria (have children say: bak-teer-ee-uh) from forming a sticky film on their teeth

Brush Your Teeth Every Day Song and Activities

Discuss with children the importance of brushing teeth daily after each meal, or at least in the morning and at night. Brushing teeth every day helps them to stay healthy and cavity-free.

Weather Prediction Activities for Groundhog Day

We predict your child will have lots of fun with these Groundhog Day prediction activities!

Preschool and Kindergarten Groundhog Day Activities

I’m a Little Groundhog

Original Author Unknown
(Tune: I'm a Little Tea Pot)

Gingerbread Man Letter Matching

One KidsSoup member tells how she uses the Gingerbread Man Alphabet letters to do an end-of-the-year assessment and play a fun matching game perfect for the holiday season.

Grade, Age Range or Specialized Learner: Multi-age, Preschool/Pre-K, 3-5 year old

Keeping Warm! Winter Clothing Riddles, Rhyme, Game, and More!

Build winter clothing vocabulary with playful riddles, rhyme and movement, writing, and a coloring game.

Winter Clothes Vocabulary Activities:

Ask children to name clothing that people wear in winter to stay warm. Write their responses on the chart paper.

Christmas Stocking Accordion Booklet: How Does it Feel?

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care...and they're all different textures! Children will love feeling the different materials used to decorate each stocking in this festive booklet. The pages open up accordion style to reveal a row of stockings hanging from the mantelpiece. These booklets can be assembled for children to read and enjoy or children can make their own.