Here's a fun activity to reinforce simple short and long vowel words for your first grader.

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.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

Transfer your child's artwork onto clothing using an iron-on transfer. It's easier than it sounds, and your child will love wearing his artwork!

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

Play hopscotch with numbers, but also with letters, to get kids ready for reading.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Give your first grader reading and writing practice with this fun, practical postcard that will also help with spelling strategies.

In this activity, your child will learn and practice mindfulness by using their senses to focus on one thing at a time.

If your first grader has a hard time practicing his vocabulary skills, introduce him to this fun word building game.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Help your first grader gain new reading skills in this fun, homemade phonics game that the whole family can enjoy!

Help your child get the hang of reading with this fun activity. Here's how to make a spinning phonics wheel out of two paper plates.

In this activity, your child will hear a story and practice mindful breathing. They will paint a picture that reminds them to bring mindfulness and kindness to their puppy mind.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

Help your first grade reader master those letter blends like "ch" and "sh" with this memorable and hilarious beanbag toss game.

Our breath can be a helpful tool to connect with a sense of peace and calm. In this home activity, your child will practice counting breaths, hear poems about nature and mindfulness, and write their own poem.

Here are two fun, rhythmic jump rope chants to help your first grader learn the days of the week, practice reading skills, and stay fit!

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

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.

Help your first grade reader become an expert in "sh," "ch," and "th" words with this fun, homemade game.

Use a basic tape recorder and some favorite books to help your first grader read smoothly--and make someone's day in the process!

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Combine kids' love of scavenger hunts with consonant blends to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.

Whatever the season, celebrate greenery and growth by helping your child study some delightful spring words.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Those second grade spelling lists may be getting serious, but that's no reason to stop having fun. Here's a high-energy hopscotch game to try.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.