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First grade is a year of firsts: your child's first full day of school, the first time she'll write a small story herself, and the first time she'll read a complete book cover to cover. We've got dozens of wacky reading and math activities, cool science experiments, and indoor and outdoor games to keep the learning fun.

Christmas Cookies ... For the Birds!

Christmas Cookies ... For the Birds!

Here's a way to forgo the messiness of a bird feeder! Your child can give her favorite winged neighbors a tasty holiday snack with these easy-to-make "cookies"!

Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel: Make it Out of Clay

Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel: Make it Out of Clay

As the song goes, your child can make his own dreidel out of clay, and modeling clay works best! It dries quickly, is quite tidy, and can easily be decorated with marking pens.

Pet Presents: Make a Fabric Chase Cat Toy

Pet Presents: Make a Fabric Chase Cat Toy

For cats that love to run and pounce (and what cat doesn't?) this fabric chase toy is likely to be a huge hit! It's so easy to make that even young children will be able to construct them, using a not-too-sharp needle.

Craft Glittery Holiday Greetings

Craft Glittery Holiday Greetings

Your child will enjoy treating friends and family to a sparkling surprise greeting made uniquely by her! This very special holiday card making activity will help your child improve her fine motor skills as she creates dazzling objects with simple lines.

Make a Gingerbread Milk Carton House

Make a Gingerbread Milk Carton House

Make this year's "gingerbread house" come together with ease, using a milk carton base and graham cracker walls! As your child's imagination is stimulated, his dexterity and motor skills will receive a boost!

Grow a Miniature Container Garden

Grow a Miniature Container Garden

Nurture your child's green thumb and spark her interest in the life sciences by starting a miniature garden in a paper egg carton. Your child will participate in the complete growing cycle, from planting the seeds to reaping the results.

Delicious Dried and Fresh Fruit Fun!

Delicious Dried and Fresh Fruit Fun!

Want to find an entertaining way to develop your budding scientist's skills? This fresh and dried fruit comparison experiment is a great way to teach your child about the effects of dehydration and encourage her to take on a healthier diet.

Craft a Santa Claus Mask!

Craft a Santa Claus Mask!

Paper plates make great foundations for masks! Help your child craft this easy-to-make Santa mask that he will delight in wearing during the holiday season for Christmas pretend play.

Prepare Painless Peanut Fudge

Prepare Painless Peanut Fudge

This dreamy combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a spectacularly simple recipe that is even safe to get your young child involved in. Your youngster will learn how to follow recipe instructions while making these scrumptious candies.

Prepare Creamy Christmas Peppermints

Prepare Creamy Christmas Peppermints

These velvety peppermint creams make a great introduction to cooking for the very young. No time in the oven is needed, so you don't have to worry about your little one burning herself.

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