Kids' Activities and Games http://www.education.com/activity/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:06:28 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Transfer Your Art onto a T-shirt! http://www.education.com/activity/article/wear-art-sleeve/

Use this activity to transfer your child's drawing masterpieces onto t-shirts and tote bags! Your child will go bonkers when he sees his own creations on a piece of clothing, and they make great gifts! It requires some computer knowledge, but the results are well worth it.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29512 Step Inside the Story! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Step_Inside_the_Story/

Help your young reader remember the important details from the last book he read. Let your child step into the man character's shoes as he keeps track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal. The next book report will be a breeze!

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 24706 Create a Family Graph! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Family_Graphing/

Get to know each member of your family a little better (and improve math skills) with this activity! Interview aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents to create a graph to show who has the most in common. It's fun for everyone and is great for a family party or reunion.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 24720 Create an Expressionism Plaque! http://www.education.com/activity/article/expressionism-express/

Learn about expressionism, an art form all about expressing yourself. Make your own masterpiece by sculpting dough and painting it so it represents an emotion!

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 26914 Branch Out: Create an Alphabet Tree! http://www.education.com/activity/article/alphabet-trees/

Help your child to begin a life long love of the printed word by connecting simple letter recognition exercises with alphabet trees!

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29286 More Than Cookies: 8 Easy Cookie-Cutter Crafts http://www.education.com/activity/article/8-ways-cookie-cutter/

Cookie cutters aren't just for gingerbread men anymore. You can use cookie cutters to make anything, from necklaces to fun food shapes to festive greeting cards. Here are 8 easy and creative ways to make use of your shapely cookie cutters!

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29513 Make a Shape Book for Your Teacher! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Make_shape_book_kinder/

At the start of the year, kindergartners spend lots of time reviewing their shapes. Why not start the year in great "shape" with this special present for your new teacher that shows off those shape recognition skills?

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 17505 Practice Packing a Backpack Up Right! http://www.education.com/activity/article/backpack_map_third/

Make sure your third grader can navigate the complex process of loading a backpack for school--and find everything he needs in it when he's home. Small steps now bring big payoffs later.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 21339 Make an "Acro-name" Birthday Card! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Make_Birthday_Name_Card/

Make a unique birthday card for your friend using a name acronym! Think of words to describe the person that begin with each letter in her name. It puts a fun spin on the traditional birthday card and can even be used on holidays like Mother's Day and Father's Day!

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 24712 Make a Back to School Calendar http://www.education.com/activity/article/school-calendar/

Get fired-up for the new school year with a "Back-to-School Calendar" you and your child can make at home. Start those wheels turning again and teach your child valuable organizational skills as she gets excited for the school year that lies in store.

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