This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

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

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Play hopscotch with numbers, but also with letters, to get kids ready for reading.

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

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

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

Transfer your child's artwork onto clothing using an iron-on transfer. It's easier than it sounds, and your child will love wearing his artwork!

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

Combine kids' love of scavenger hunts with consonant blends to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.

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

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

Try this brand name phonics activity to help your child build up his language arts skills.

The alphabet is a big learning milestone for most kids. Help your child learn alphabetical order by making a food list in this fun Thanksgiving activity.

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

Here's a salt dough recipe that can be used to make ghostly character sticks for fun Halloween decor.

Ringing a quiet bell is also a great way to support focus and bring kids into the present moment so they can be aware of what they are experiencing inside.

Running out of breakfast ideas for your kid? Make a delicious egg and cheese bird's nest.

This twist on the same old Hide and Seek is a great weekend or rainy-day activity.

In this activity, your child will learn and practice mindfulness by using their senses to focus on one thing at a time.

Your kindergartener will improve his fine motor skills and learn beginning baking techniques as he helps you concoct this crumbly apple dessert!

Here are two fun, rhythmic jump rope chants to help your first grader learn the days of the week, practice reading skills, and stay fit!

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

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

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

This science fair project idea investigates whether air has mass and weight.

Play this homophone game with your child the next time you sit down with them to read a story and help them build some valuable reading skills.

Get active at home by pretending to be different animals! Use this fun and engaging activity to move your body, get silly, and practice gross motor skills.

Here's an activity that puts a new twist on a classic game. Help your first-grader create their own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga.