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

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

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.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Is your first grader a picky eater who judges her meal at a glance? Change her perception of food with the help of this tricky taste test.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Challenge your first or second grade reader to make 100 words in this reading and spelling activity for the 100th Day of School.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

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?

Give your first grader reading and writing practice with this fun, practical postcard that will also help with spelling strategies.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

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

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

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

Help your first grade reader master those letter blends like "ch" and "sh" with this memorable and hilarious beanbag toss game.

Practice problem solving skills with your kindergarten or first grade student in this fun connect-the-dots game!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by painting the green Irish countryside in this 2nd grade arts and crafts activity.

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 first grade addition math game helps your child use critical thinking skills while practicing his computation.

This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!

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

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

Shake those dice and try to roll big numbers in this first grade math game. Practice addition in a new, fun way!

You don't need a garden to enjoy flowers. This first grade activity let's you make a lovely bouquet for Valentine's Day