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

Using just an egg carton and some beans or pennies, you can play this game with your first grader and see real gains in core math skills.

This is the perfect way to send a love note to your favorite Valentine! Your child can decorate a crepe paper bag for a secret message.

Your child will love making this adorable clover clock that will help him learn how to tell time.

Make vibrant faux stained glass art inspired by the art of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who explored repeating shapes using the primary colors.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

Make a shiny decorative Menorah using an egg carton and light bulbs.

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

Run, jump, and skip your way to physical fitness as your exercise with dice! It's a perfect party or family game.

A valentine garland makes any home look more lovely on Valentine's Day. Craft a simple valentine garland with your child to add some heart to your day.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

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

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

Teach a lesson in the math and art with the concept of symmetry, while making a delightful cut-paper shadow pumpkin for Halloween!

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

Bake these delicious Crisco Cookies with your child this holiday season to give as gifts to friends and family.

Teach your child measurement skills and some Mardi Gras history as you make this delectably delicious traditional treat known as King Cake.

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Do this fun writing activity with your child to honor Black History Month.

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

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

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

All you need is chalk and pavement to set up this silly, fun, and practical game that reinforces important vocabulary.

Help your first grader make these patriotic hanging streamer decorations this 4th of July!