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

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

Research shows that when we focus on things we are grateful for, we literally rewire our brains to focus on the positive. Help kids experience the joy of gratitude by creating trees that give thanks.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Keep school day sniffles at bay with a simple felt tissue cozy that fits neatly in a 3-ring binder.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

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

Make your own dreidel from modeling clay with this Hannukah craft activity!

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Play this homophone game with your child the next time you sit down with them to read a story and help them build some valuable reading skills.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Build good first grade reading and writing skills, as well as family peace and quiet, with this hand made story book about mornings in your home.

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

These quick and easy pumpkin quesadillas are as delicious as they are nutritious. Celebrate Fall and the wonder squash that is the pumpkin!

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

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Here's a rainy day phonics craft project for you and your first grader. Reel in those double "ee" words on this do-it-yourself eel!

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

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

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

Delight your child by helping them to construct a boat that can hold two seaworthy toy figures in this engaging project made from upcycled water bottles.

Kids can jazz up their checker sets by transforming boring round checker pieces into baby chicks and eggs in this 1st grade arts and crafts activity.

Introduce your little one to the joys of gardening with this adorable do-it-yourself planter made from clothespins.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

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

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

This fun and easy project is the perfect way to help your first grader remember who's who, practice her handwriting, and help decorate for Thanksgiving.