Play Action Word Charades
In first grade, kids commonly learn to tell the difference between nouns and verbs. While they may learn quickly to tell you the definition of each, by saying something along the lines of "a verb is an action word," a full understanding usually takes more time. Here's a fun skill-boosting game ...
Get the Scoop! Create a Family Newspaper
Creating a family newspaper is a great way to teach your child the characteristics of a newspaper article, give him or her some excellent writing practice, and produce a delightful document of a day in the life of your family.
Make a Grandparent History Book
Learning about a grandparent's past will not only strengthen family ties, it can be a great writing exercise, history lesson, and gift rolled into one! Here's how to interview, write about, and present a grandparent history book.
Branch Out: Create an Alphabet Tree
Help your child to begin a life long love of the printed word by connecting simple letter recognition exercises with alphabet trees!
Draw Shadow Art
Here's an activity that will develop your kindergartner's fine motor skills while tracing shadows on a sunny day!
Practice Story-Telling with Fairy Tale Dice
Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your child to weave fantastic fairy tales! Not only will this help your child learn about story sequencing, but he'll also get practice building up his reading and writing skills.
Count Up to a One Dollar Word
Celebrate the 100th day of school by counting (and spelling) your way to a "$1.00" word!
Make a Love and Kisses Jar
Who doesn't need more love and kisses in their life? Here's a sweet gift you and your child can make together-- sure to please the most finicky valentine!
Bake Aggression Cookies: Playdough Cookies Kids Can Pound!
These cookies are a great way to deal with upset feelings. The more your child pounds, squeezes, and mashes the dough, the better the cookies will taste!
Wax Paper Heart Valentines
We love this snappy, fresh Valentine note project for third graders. Try it and see!
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