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How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Explore griffins, dragons, and other medieval mythical beasts through sculpture by making your own bas relief beast out of modeling clay.

If your 2nd grade child asks for time often, encourage him to read time on his own by talking about time throughout the day.

Back-to-back breathing is a great way to practice self-calming while also creating connection and developing trust.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

This hands-on activity gets first grade kids brainstorming about what needs change in the world, and how they can help.

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Support your first grader's interest in reading with this decorative bookmark that illustrates a favorite scene from a loved book.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Your first grader will love making her favorite feline a chase toy out of old fabric scraps, and she will learn beginning sewing basics while she's at it!

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Set your child's creative spirit free with heart art! He'll experiment placing hearts in patterns, designs, and configurations to make this 'heartfelt' art.

Want to make math a little more exciting? This single-player game is designed to help your child practice combining cards to create sums of 14.

Understanding emotions can be a helpful tool for self-regulation. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will practice identifying different emotions and explore how they connect with various gestures and facial expressions.

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

Celebrate Mother's Day with this easy, attractive pop-up flower card.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

Help your child use an old water bottle and a few other household materials to make her own eco-friendly pal!

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

Your child will have fun creating an Earth Day Plate that he can eat off as often as he likes!

Party noise makers help you ring in the New Year loud and proud. These party noise makers are eco-friendly and festive for your holiday celebration.

With school, home, and activities in between, life can sometimes feel chaotic to kids. Help your child learn how to stop and relax with handmade peace rocks.

Not only will you and your kindergartener create a beautiful photo keepsake, you'll also have the chance to spend time together and relive special memories.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.