This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart.

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

If your child enjoys drawing, here's a fun way to learn about compound words that uses art as a visual aid.

Make a "feeling meter" that helps your first grader read key feeling words and communicate his emotions accurately to you.

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

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.

Help your first grader build sight word knowledge by creating a reading pointer and taking the family on a house-wide reading tour!

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Make learning to read even more fun for kids by creating an accordion learning book filled with fun transportation pictures.

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

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.

Make the 100th day celebration extra special by creating your own 100th Day of School Top Hat.

This children's menorah is a fun craft that lets your child celebrate Hanukkah while learning their ABCs. Make this children's menorah for the Festival of Lights.

The 100th day of school is an important benchmark for kids in the lower elementary grades. Help your kid create a 100 days of school shirt to celebrate!

This activity encourages children to sculpt in free form. The only rule is that they have to build upwards.

Spark your kids' interest in writing by helping them write a mini-book about their favorite subject: themselves!

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

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

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

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Arrange a cluster of glittering pumpkins on your dining table or use them as individual place cards to add a little sparkle to your next fall party.

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!