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How to Make Reading Fun

January 28, 2015 by OneMommy

how to make reading fun for kids

The early reading stage can influence how kids feel about reading later on in life.  When mine were learning to read, I wanted to make sure that they grew up loving books.  So, I went on a journey to discover how to make reading fun for both of them. Affiliate links are used below.  See […]

Filed Under: Language Arts Tagged With: teaching reading

DIY Lego Board Game

January 26, 2015 by OneMommy

DIY Lego-inspired board game

Legos are super popular with kids. They are so popular, in fact, that you can find numerous activities using them in school settings.  We even made a unit for our homeschool year based on the colorful bricks. One of our activities during school this week was creating this fun DIY Lego Board game.  It’s just one […]

Filed Under: Language Arts Tagged With: fun with learning, Learning with Legos

Early Reading Scavenger Hunt

January 14, 2015 by OneMommy

simple scavenger hunt to practice reading skills

    I love to read.  My husband loves to read.  Our son loves books and is excited to finally be starting to read. The other day my daughter caught me off guard with, “Mommy, I hate just sitting and trying to sound out words.” I could have panicked, I mean, how can she hate […]

Filed Under: Language Arts Tagged With: fun with learning, reading game, teaching reading

Sight Word Tic-Tac-Toe

October 22, 2014 by OneMommy

Sight Word Game -- play tic-tac-toe with sight words

Phonics skills are important for helping kids sound out unknown words.   Sight words also play a big role in teaching early reading skills.   Sight word games can make sight word practice at home more fun.    You can easily make your own sight word tic-tac-toe game, and modify it to match the season or interests […]

Filed Under: Language Arts Tagged With: Halloween, sight word activity, sight word game, teaching reading

Sight Word Game: Reading Farm

October 3, 2014 by OneMommy

fun reading game that mixes sensory play and sight words

    I love mixing sensory play and learning opportunities!  This week  I created a simple farm-themed sensory bin that included a variety of the CVC words we’ve been practicing.     For our “dirt” I used the edible cloud dough we made a couple weeks ago.  (It’s been in a sealed container and is […]

Filed Under: Language Arts, Sensory Play Tagged With: farm unit, sight word activity, teaching reading

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