Summer is a time for fun. It’s a time for swimming, biking, vacations, picnics—and adventure! But summer shouldn’t be a time to stop reading, and Ziggy is here to help make sure your kids remember to add reading to their summer fun list.

“Mashed Potatoes” – A Silly Listening Game

by Marie Rippel

Did you know that listening comprehension is directly related to reading comprehension? It’s true! But helping your child build listening comprehension skills doesn’t have to be boring.

Here is a fun—and sort of silly—way to work on listening skills with your children.

A Is for Alligator Craft

by Marie Rippel

Little girl gluing teeth onto her alligator craft.

This ABC Crafts letter-of-the-week animal may have a mouthful of sharp teeth, but he’s still pretty cute. Your little one will love learning the letter A with our A Is for Alligator craft!

Here’s What You’ll Need

2 sheets of printer paper
Card stock (we used purple, green, and white)

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C Is for Crab Craft

by Marie Rippel

Learning the letter C will be a snap with this week’s ABC Craft! But you better watch your fingers! This crabby crustacean may be cute, but he’s got a great big pair of pincers!

Here’s What You’ll Need

2 sheets of printer paper
Card stock (we used red and sky blue)

D Is for Duck Craft

by Marie Rippel

Practicing the letter D is much more fun when you’re creating a delightful, duck-inspired animal letter craft! We hope you’ll find this craft all it’s quacked up to be!

Here’s What You’ll Need

2 sheets of printer paper
Card stock (we used green, yellow, and orange)

E Is for Elephant Craft

by Marie Rippel

Is there an elephant in the room? There will be—after your preschooler creates this week’s ABC Craft! Share all the jumbo-sized fun with your little one and celebrate the letter E at the same time.

Here’s What You’ll Need

2 sheets of printer paper
Card stock (we used pink, gray, and purple)

F Is for Fish Craft

by Marie Rippel

close-up of children working on letter f craft

Look what just swam in! This week’s ABC Craft features fins, a tail, and plenty of opportunity to practice the letter F with your preschooler. (And best of all, he’s easy to catch!)

Here’s What You’ll Need

2 sheets of printer paper
Card stock (we used yellow, orange, and blue)

G Is for Goat Craft

by Marie Rippel

child adding a googly eye to her letter G craft

We’re pretty sure that this adorable letter G craft will float your preschooler’s boat (or is that goat?). Just gather up your supplies and get started on this week’s ABC Craft—ready, set, GOAT!

Here’s What You’ll Need

2 sheets of printer paper
Card stock (we used light and dark brown, tan, and sky blue)

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H Is for Hippopotamus Craft

by Marie Rippel

child adding a googly eye to her letter H craft

Some kids want a hippopotamus for Christmas, but your little one can have fun with this hippo anytime! Download the template for this letter H craft and say hello to your very own happy hippo—no holiday required.

Here’s What You’ll Need

2 sheets of printer paper
Card stock (we used sky blue, blue, white, and green)

I Is for Inchworm Craft

by Marie Rippel

child gluing an inchworm on the letter I craft

If you’re looking for a fun way to practice the letter I, there’s no doubt about it—this week’s ABC Craft really measures up! Your wiggly preschooler will love making this squiggly little inchworm!

Here’s What You’ll Need

2 sheets of printer paper
Card stock (we used brown, green, lime green, and purple)

J Is for Jellyfish Craft

by Marie Rippel

child gluing an eye to her letter j craft

Take the sting out of learning letters with this week’s ABC Craft! But watch out–our jellyfish will wrap her pretty pink tentacles right around your heart!