1st and 2nd Grade Activities : Page 11

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Valentine bookmarks make reading lovely. Make a valentine bookmark that looks like a heart-filled bookworm.

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Help your preschooler learn the Four Questions prior to the big night with a homemade book, complete with words and illustrations!

Learn about nature while creating a nest for baby chicks with this project that is a fun way to explore how to layer shapes and create texture.

Little kids love this messy but fun Easter party game: bob for chocolate Easter eggs in a giant blob of whipped cream. The first one to find all her eggs wins!

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

In this activity, your child will learn about the different parts of the brain and how mindfulness can build connections of calm.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

This Where the Wild Things Are costume will make your little wild thing look just like Max. This Where the Wild Things Are costume is surprisingly easy to make.

Create an American flag pinwheel in this Fourth of July craft activity!

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Get your kindergartener involved in the kitchen by making healthy cupcakes loaded with veggies and protein in this fun cooking activity.

Help your preschooler chart her good eating habits with this arts and crafts activity that has her making a healthy fruits and vegetables rainbow and graph!

Learn how to make a haunted house with this Halloween craft. See how to make a haunted house with a project that is fun for ghosts and ghouls alike.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Looking for a way to channel your spring fever? Create a beautiful spring centerpiece with your child!

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

This activity creatively guides students in reflecting on and understanding what's happening inside of themselves at any given point.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.