1. Get a joke book and read jokes to each other. Little boys especially seem to take to this. Keep in mind, though, sometimes they'll need some help understanding, mostly with things that are punny. :-)
2. Have them become pen pals with an aunt, uncle, cousin, grandparent... They get the great experience of reading letters, post cards, and/or emails and also have to do some writing themselves. Good reading skills and good writing skills go hand in hand!
3. Read a story together, then rewrite the ending. This can be really fun with fairy tales and stories kids are really familiar with. Prompt them. Hey, what do you think would have happened if Beauty had turned into a beast when she kissed the Beast?
4. Family Movie Night! Read a story as a family, then watch the video together. Talk about how they were the same and how they were different. With younger kids, this can work with about any fairy tale. With kids that are a little older (2nd gradeish and higher) some fun books that are also movies include Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, and Pippi Longstocking. For older elementary school kids you can also throw in the Wizard of Oz.
5. Plan a treasure hunt. Leave clues and riddles around the house that your child has to follow in order to find a "treasure." In my opinion, cupcakes are the best treasure EVER! :-)
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