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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.

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.

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.

This fun photography activity will build your child's vocabulary, their understanding of the world, and they'll make their own game of concentration!

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.

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!

Make learning to read even more fun for kids by creating an accordion learning book filled with fun transportation pictures.

In this social emotional learning activity, children will learn about forgiveness by watching a short video, listening to and learning "The Forgiveness Song," and reflecting on a time they practiced forgiveness.

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

This Earth Day, create an adorable litter bug while learning about the importance of recycling.

Make a "hands-on" barbecue apron for Dad this Father's Day!

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

Ordinary drinking straws are fun for drinking juice and even for spitballs when you're not looking, but also fabulous for learning first grade math.

This activity is a fun challenge for students who have just started learning to program educational robots.

Your child can emulate M.C. Escher with this hands-on art project for fall and Thanksgiving.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Let your child catch you making deliberate errors in this silly game that promotes serious learning about punctuation.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

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

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.

Does your kid have a stash of sweets left over from Halloween? Turn that pile of candy into a learning opportunity with this sorting and categorizing activity.

Here's a silly game that uses nursery rhymes to introduce a big concept in first grade reading and writing: learning about nouns and verbs.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

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

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

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

Any St. Patrick's Day celebration is sure to involve mischief, treats, and a whole lot of green. This leprechaun game will add a little learning to the mix.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will go on a nature scavenger hunt to look for patterns in nature and appreciate how amazing nature is.