Root Words: What They Are, Examples & When Kids Learn Them
A root word is the most basic form of a word and its primary meaning. Discover more about root words, when kids learn them, and examples.
Core Skills
The essentials for school and life, like reading, writing, math, and physical milestones like learning to tie shoes
10 Fun And Educational Counting Activities Kids Can Do At Home
10 Fun And Educational Counting Activities Kids Can Do At Home
HOMER is here with 10 fun, educational, and exciting counting activities.
Color Mixing Sensory Bag
Color Mixing Sensory Bag
This activity invites your child to practice naming colors and discover what happens when they combine.
Letter Toss
Letter Toss
In addition to practicing their letters, kids get hands-on experience classifying (not to mention a hand-eye coordination workout!)
Cupcake Tin Counting Game
Cupcake Tin Counting Game
Ready, set, count! This tactile game is perfect for little learners developing their understanding of counting principles.
Make a Mini-Tangram Puzzle
Make a Mini-Tangram Puzzle
Use this fun tangram puzzle to “piece” it all together. What this activity lacks in pun, it makes up for in fun (and rhyme).
7 Number Matching Games Your Child Will Want To Play
7 Number Matching Games Your Child Will Want To Play
Just as your child must learn how to read letters, they must also learn to “read” numbers. These activities develop number recognition skills.
4 Kindergarten Math Activities And Ideas For Young Learners
4 Kindergarten Math Activities And Ideas For Young Learners
Learn what your kindergartener can expect during the school year and some fun activities you can practice at home.
1st Grade Reading: The Complete Guide For Parents
1st Grade Reading: The Complete Guide For Parents
Help your child succeed with their 1st grade reading adventures, as well as how to have fun with reading!
Reading Readiness: Top Skills For Kids To Master
Reading Readiness: Top Skills For Kids To Master
Know what to look for and how you can help your child get excited about their reading journey!
How Reading To Children Helps Them Grow And Thrive
How Reading To Children Helps Them Grow And Thrive
Reading aloud directly influences your child’s perception of how exciting and fulfilling books can be!
Shared Reading: Definition And Tips For Parents
Shared Reading: Definition And Tips For Parents
Shared reading is a collaborative activity a child and a grown-up share the reading of a book.
Number Games
Number Games
From Hopscotch to Number Hunt these math games are fun opportunities to building counting, sensory skills, and memory skills.