1st and 2nd Grade Activities : Page 41

Make a phonics paper egg to help your child build up his reading and writing skills.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will create a goal board and practice setting one goal for an assignment or task and the steps they will need to achieve it.

Your child can create his very own pine forest covered in snow and learn some forest vocabulary too!

Turn printed family photos into a sturdy "flash card" game to help your child learn the names and faces of near and distant relatives.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Your child will enjoy making this Easter decoration that honors the chicken. After all, chickens are the ones that actually make the Easter eggs!

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Show your kindergartener how to count to 100 by tens, and he'll get an adorable cheerio necklace in the process!

With help, your fifth grader can sew her own version of this pin cushion currently available at many craft fairs.

Help your kid create a patriotic red, white, and blue flag banner! On each flag have him write a different word that describes our veterans or fallen soldiers.

Stringy orange ghoul guts are actually a healthy and gross-looking appetizer for your child's Halloween party.

These paper Scandinavian tiles are simple to create, and they make for a beautiful and unique keepsake.

A scarecrow Halloween craft featuring recycled materials.

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

Replace the butterfat and sugar of ice cream with the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

This competitive inequalities card game is a great way to help your child understand the connection between numerals and the values they represent.

This hunt for leprechaun gold is so much fun, kids won't even realize they're working their reading muscles at the same time.

Help your child organize her jewelry or hair bands with this pretty holder made from recycled materials. The finished holder also makes a great gift!

Your child will rule his kingdom in style with this regal Pharaoh's head cloth, called a "nemes."

Your first grader will love this addition challenge! Roll dice and keep a running total as you try to achieve the highest score.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

With this activity, you child will get an opportunity to apply skills they're learning in second grade math, and maybe learn something new about Dad.

Have your child imitate the masters or create her own work of art with a bar of soap!

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

This fun photography activity will build your child's vocabulary, their understanding of the world, and they'll make their own game of concentration!

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Wake up and create a fun, healthy snowman with your learner! As a family, create a snowman on your plate with yogurt, add some snowman accessories, and design a snowy environment.