Fun Reading Games
Check out our list of fun reading games that are perfect for young children! These games will help improve literacy skills while also providing a lot of fun. From board games to card games, we’ve got you covered.
These games for preschoolers are not only educational but also lots of fun. Your child will love spending time with you playing these games and learning at the same time.
Scroll down to see all the great reading games we have listed!
One of the best ways to help your little ones develop their literacy skills is by playing games with them. Not only will they have a blast, but you can also see their progress in real time.
The best way to do this is by making it into a fun game! Here are some great games that will not only entertain your little ones, but also help them develop their literacy skills.
Board Games to Teach Reading
It’s no secret that kids love games. That’s why board games can be such a great tool for teaching reading skills.
Not only are they entertaining, but they can also help to develop important literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and fluency.
And the best part is that there are games available for every level of reader, from beginners to advanced.
So whether your child is just starting to sound out words or is already reading chapter books, there’s a board game that can help them improve their skills.
Who knows, you might even have some fun yourself in the process!
Fun Reading Games
Most people think of board games as a fun way to pass the time, but they can actually be a powerful tool for teaching reading skills.
When used correctly, board games can help to improve literacy rates by providing an engaging and interactive way for children to learn.
This sight words magnetic fishing game is perfect for enhancing color and sight words recognition, counting skills, and hand-eye coordination!
Discover the most commonly used sight words with Sight Word Diner!
Children will have a blast as they build reading, spelling and vocabulary skills from Reading Level 1 to 5.
Each level is equipped with 40 vocabulary word cards and a menu.
Why is it so funny? It's a game and not "work". Build reading, spelling and vocabulary skills through playful competition.
Specially designed to teach the top Dolch sight words, sight word swat challenges kids to see, swat, and learn!
They’ll think they’re just playing, but parents and teachers will know they’re actually learning.
Introduce and reinforce common vocabulary with 48 long- and short-vowel rhyming words.
Photo cues match written words, and unique puzzle shapes encourage trial and error learning which leads to mastery.
This 2-sided board game is designed to grow with your little ones.
One side provides letter-matching fun while kids build words of their own on the other side.
Zingo Sight Words is a fun pre-reading game for ages 4 and up that teaches children to recognize sight words.
It's built to develop critical thinking skills and makes for a fun and challenging activity.
Playing will improve language skills through fun and fast paced play.
Have a squirmy learner? High energy kiddo?
Dino Stomp is perfect for short attention spans and energetic children.
Help them learn and get extra energy out by stomping their way to sight-word success.
Your little one will learn new words, how to spell them and have fun while doing it.
This flash cards and wood block educational toy can also help develop a child's observation and memory skills.
Moreover, it also facilitates kids' practical thinking and hands-on skills with child-friendly wooden letter blocks while learning the alphabet, language, and spelling literacy skills.
This game develops sight-reading vocabulary, spelling, and fine motor skills, color sorting, letter recognition, word association, building sights words, and matching!
It’s an easy and exciting game that multiple children can play with at once, helping them develop important social skills.
Let’s Track What You’re Reading!
It’s fun to track what you read to your preschoolers throughout the school year. It’s even more fun to have your preschoolers track the books they enjoyed.
Parents and teachers can use the Reading Tracker to record the titles of each book they read as well as the date and number of pages.
Children can use the My Book Review page to track the books they listen to and then color a face to show whether they liked each book or not.
If you track what you read, you’ll be amazed at how many books you read each day and month!
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So, what are you waiting for? Get started on your next family game night today! And be sure to come back and check out our website often. We’ll be adding new games all the time.
Do you have a favorite reading game that we didn’t mention? Let us know in the comments. We would love to hear from you. Happy gaming!
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.