After school literacy activities

For many kids, a long hard day at school can be stressful and tiring. These activities for unwinding after school take very little time to set up, and can be an effective way to relax and recharge energy levels. Just 10 minutes to unwind after school can make a difference in study habits, homework skills, and […]

Ditch the phonics worksheets and try these hands-on phonics activities to incorporate the science of reading into your literacy instruction.

7 Early Literacy Games That You Can Play Anywhere!

Check out the best list of 35 simple and fun literacy activities for kids that you can do at home or in the classroom!

SC.1.L.14.1 Make observations of living things and their environment using the five senses.--Students will go on a nature walk to observe the world around them. The teacher can choose to use all five senses or focus in on a specific sense each time, like a listening walk. Students will come back to the class and record what they observed.

31 After School Activities for Kids! Looking for fun crafts, games, activities and lesson plans to keep busy girls and boys entertained at home after school (or while at daycare)? We’ve got 31 super fun ideas to keep kids learning and help them blow off steam once their homework is done, and we’ve included a few ways you can spend quality time with your kids to boot! #afterschoolactivities #kidsactivities #kidscrafts #kidsgames #DIYcrafts #parenting #parenting101 #qualitytime

Learn how to turn a classic camping treat into a spelling game that teaches tricky consonant blends in this s’mores literacy activity and camping-themed story time. Your kid will learn to read and spell harder words while you enjoy a game together that helps make summertime learning fun.