1st and 2nd Grade Activities : Page 29

Kids will love painting shapes of objects in a still life while using strong colors showing highlights and shadows.

St. Patrick's Day may be all about the 'luck" of the Irish, but this project encourages your child to share her personal experience with luck.

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Make a "hands-on" barbecue apron for Dad this Father's Day!

A Valentine's Day pop-up card is the perfect way to show your love on February 14th. Get creative with a fun 3-D paper art project.

Make this cute Rudolph holiday card holder so you can keep track of them and share them with the world.

This fun first grade activity will make your child love vegetables (well, racing them anyway). Build a racecar from a zucchini and challenge the whole family!

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

Looking for hot weather fun? Cool the kids down with a homemade slip and slide! You can create your own water park atmosphere for just a few bucks.

A thankful turkey helps your child think about on the things that he's thankful for. Make this turkey craft with your child for Thanksgiving.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

Learn all about colors with the best teachers of all -- cupcakes!

A car game for road trips with children.

Your child will look forward to lunchtime with this artistic reinterpretation of the same old cold lunch.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Make a creative Father's Day art card to celebrate your family's beloved guy!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Here are three healthy burger recipes your second grader can help you whip up for a summer barbecue!

Add a bit of whimsy and wisdom to your child's desk with this sensational owl craft.

Teach your child measurement skills and some Mardi Gras history as you make this delectably delicious traditional treat known as King Cake.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will hear the story Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids, learn the benefits of yoga, and create their own yoga sequence to teach someone else.

Fire up the grill, break out the raffia and get crafty with flowers--it's time to learn how to throw your own luau!

Celebrate Easter brunch with these flaky, delicious, and--yes--healthy whole wheat "bunny biscuits."

Mason jar lights add a bit of holiday sparkle to a bland patio or dinner table. Make some mason jar lights to add to your collection of Christmas decorations.

Hanukkah stamps help you decorate anything from cards to gifts to wrapping paper. Make your own Hanukkah stamps out of potatoes.

Palindromes are a fun and silly way to practice writing skills. Challenge your child to come up with as many palindromes as she can in this crazy activity!

Decorating pumpkins is a safer, cleaner alternative to carving. These Cubist art pumpkins are easy and fun to make, and serve as great fall decor.

Pin the nose on Rudolph with this festive Christmas game. Play Pin the Nose on Rudolph with your friends and family this holiday season.