Help your first grade child figure out contractions and their original two words by playing this simple game, Contraction Concentration!

Make a seashell wind chime for your back porch. Perfect for younger kids to build motor skills on.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Enjoy some autumn fun, and develop measurement skills with this sweet-smelling fall art project.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Your first grader will love showcasing his favorite pieces of art with his very own personalized magnets created from old bottle caps!

Craft butterflies from coffee filters in this sweet spring craft project!

Celebrate Easter brunch with these flaky, delicious, and--yes--healthy whole wheat "bunny biscuits."

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

Using a glass fishbowl, you and your kids can create a low-humidity, open-topped terrarium perfect for easy care, drought-tolerant succulents.

In this activity, your child will use household objects to sculpt his very own football.

This science fair idea is a great way for kids to explore static electricity. Kids will give a comb a static charge and watch as it separates pepper from salt.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

This colorful foam pencil topper will glam up any boring pencil and is guaranteed to add personality to any pencil case!

This paper project is sure to hit a home run with your sporty kid.

This fun, summery arts and crafts activity is a great project to do with your child. She'll express her creativity while she revamps some old flip flops.

Let your child help you create a fire escape plan poster to hang in the house in case of an emergency!

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

Celebrate Read Across America Day with your first grader by playing a pink crepe paper racing game inspired by Dr. Seuss's book "The Cat in the Hat Come Back."

Egg cartons are known to have abundant uses. As you get into the cold winter months, discuss penguins with your child by creating these adorable egg carton penguins!

Kids will love painting shapes of objects in a still life while using strong colors showing highlights and shadows.

Make a sweet, budget-friendly treat for your loved ones with these trick-or-treat lollipops.

This colorful garland can be strung across a fireplace and remind you of your blessings well into the new year.

Celebrate the blooming season with your kid by showing him how to make a magical spring mosaic out of all natural materials!

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