Take a beach ball, a marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!

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

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Here is a way to help your first grader keep track of the books she has read, and also help her develop some critical thinking skills.