Let your first grader get inspired by the fiery fall colors outside his window by creating a beautiful handprint tree!

Create an American flag pinwheel in this Fourth of July craft activity!

Bring the rich history of Thanksgiving to life with a quirky and sweet paper plate craft.

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

Understanding emotions can be a helpful tool for self-regulation. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will practice identifying different emotions and explore how they connect with various gestures and facial expressions.

Add a flourish of flowers to your dining table with simple and creative sponge art!

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

Could your child’s room use a little bit more firecracker sparkle? Add an explosion of glow-in-the-dark color with this spectacular mason jar craft.

Let your imaginative kid pretend she's a mermaid as she dives into her food with some charming kelp utensils!

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Children will practice mindfulness through a short guided practice, reflect on the practices that support peace, and then will build a "peace garden."

This hands-on activity gets first grade kids brainstorming about what needs change in the world, and how they can help.

Help your first grader create special 3D paper Christmas trees that he can use to decorate the home or give to friends.

Make corn kernel necklaces this fall and help build your child's hand-eye coordination along with her fine motor skills.

This activity introduces growth mindset and looking at mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than obstacles. Your child will understand the difference between seeing a mistake as a learning opportunity, rather than as a disappointment.

Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will create a goal board and practice setting one goal for an assignment or task and the steps they will need to achieve it.

Stringy orange ghoul guts are actually a healthy and gross-looking appetizer for your child's Halloween party.

This fresh take on the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe will boost your first grader's creativity, fine motor skills, and concept of taking turns.

Spice up your first grader's spelling practice this Presidents Day by playing the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling game!

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

In this activity, your child will consider the meaning of "culture" and what comprises their family's culture. They will draw pictures of aspects of their family's culture, then choose an aspect of it to explore further.

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Bring a swell of high sea adventure to your own living room with this quick and easy paper sailboat craft!

In this activity, your child will learn how slowing down and using mindfulness can help us be more aware of others' needs. They will also draw a picture of a time when they made a healthy and helpful choice.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days