In this arts and crafts activity, you can make fun bracelets using just a handful of buttons and some elastic cord. And it's a counting game, too!

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

What would it be like to be the Cat in the Hat from the famous Dr. Seuss book? This Read Across America project has your 1st grader making his own fun-in-a-box!

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

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

Tissue Valentine's hearts make great decorations and help your child work out those all-important fine motor skills.

Every kid loves the excitement of waiting for a special letter or package in the mail. Now they'll be able to have their very own mailbox!

Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.

Your little one will have fun making this pot of gold craft that can easily be displayed on any doorknob or hook.

Reflect on how fast your child has grown this past year with this ruler frame craft, perfect for gift-giving!

Celebrate Ramadan by creating a crescent moon and star...out of stars! This craft is the perfect way to introduce your child to an important national symbol.

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

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

Help your child get the hang of reading with this fun activity. Here's how to make a spinning phonics wheel out of two paper plates.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

This caterpillar math game gets your child to work on addition and subtraction. Challenge your child's math prowess with this fast-paced caterpillar math game.

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:

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.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Your child can create his very own pine forest covered in snow and learn some forest vocabulary too!

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

Help to build your child's reading skills and get your point across with these homemade message magnets!

Here's a perfect way to share Halloween treats: black cat candy cones! They are great for parties, decoration or sharing the plunder of trick-or-treat.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity!

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.

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

Here's an wholesome arts and crafts activity for your kid: create awesome handmade apple note cards with just some paint and blank paper!

Show your first grader how to create her own octopus out of yarn. This simple, yet fun, project yields an adorable play or cuddle partner.