Here's an activity to help your first grader read and write, while staying in touch with a faraway friend or relative. Here's how:

Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

Make going back to school fun with this surprising pop up book, perfect for first graders!

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Jump into the story of Cinderella by making a pumpkin coach of your own!

This fun shape game is like Twister...with a twist!

Enchant your garden with flower fairies and let their beauty bloom with this charming fairy craft.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

Children build a "Loving Kindness Garden" to represent what they have learned about love, mindfulness, and caring for others in community.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?

Keep school day sniffles at bay with a simple felt tissue cozy that fits neatly in a 3-ring binder.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

This is a simple, nutritious food kids love for snacks and lunches all year.

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will practice a mindfulness and forgiveness visualization and write a letter to someone with whom they've had a minor conflict and would like to forgive.

These quick and easy pumpkin quesadillas are as delicious as they are nutritious. Celebrate Fall and the wonder squash that is the pumpkin!

Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.