Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

Shake those dice and try to roll big numbers in this first grade math game. Practice addition in a new, fun way!

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

Practice measurement and proportion with your first grader, and in the process, make three scrumptious salads for you and your child to share on Mother's Day!

To make this unique Valentine's Card, all your child will need is his creative mind, some paper, and a pencil.

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Silent "e" words are a big part of first grade phonics. Help them turn words like "hop" to "hope" in this action-packed, practical game.

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your learner to weave fantastic fairy tales and improve their reading and writing skills at the same time!

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

It's Thanksgiving, so why not celebrate of the turkey? Let the little ones partake in the turkey fun, without having to do any of the carving.

This easy strawberry banana smoothie is a healthy treat for kids. Make an easy strawberry banana smoothie for your child for a heart-healthy Valentine's Day.

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

In the mood for a silly treat full of sweet goodness and winter-themed fun?

In this activity, your child will reflect on how adults can learn from kids. They will watch a TED Talk presented by a 12-year-old girl about the power of young people’s ideas and teachings, and they will generate some of their own unique ideas.

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

This fresh take on the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe will boost your first grader's creativity, fine motor skills, and concept of taking turns.

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

Enjoy the beauty of winter from the comfort of your home with this first grade art activity: make sparkly snowflake sculptures using modeling clay and glitter.