Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Help your first grade reader understand verbs by doing them in this boisterous playground relay race.

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

Your child will need to combine his sporty hand-eye coordination skills with his math skills to become the bullseye king.

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

Make Hanukkah gift bags with your child this holiday season. These Hanukkah gift bags are great for passing out gelt to teachers and friends.

These Thanksgiving place cards are a fun turkey-twist on traditional place markers. Make a set of these Thanksgiving place cards with your child this November.

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

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

Make going back to school fun with this surprising pop up book, perfect for first graders!

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.

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!

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

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.

In this activity, you and your child will practice taking a movement or calming break during homework or when feeling tired. Then, your child will write about and draw what the experience was like for them.

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

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Learn how to make fairy wings with these easy instructions. See how to make fairy wings for Halloween or dress-up time.

It's easy to be a master Italian chef with this target practice game played with a pizza board constructed out of felt and Velcro bean bag "toppings."

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

Most kids love to play spy. Here's a way to have fun with mysterious codes while mastering an ordinary, necessary skill: first grade spelling.

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.