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Try this simple activity to stimulate some very complex thinking with your first grader to develop those all-important reading and comprehension skills.

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

Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

Try this fall-inspired art activity with your child to teach some basic art principles about color, pattern and texture.

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

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.

Your child can easily create a ghoulishy adorable bat treat keeper. Crafting this funny fella is a great way to introduce the basic components of sculpture.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Problem-solving skills can be practiced and strengthened over time with puzzles such as Tangrams! In this activity, your child will discuss problem-solving strategies and practice using these strategies with Tangram puzzles.

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

Give mom a thoughtful gift this Mother's Day by making a photo collage of her life! This is a great way for your child to practice some basic math skills too!

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

Here's a hands-on activity that first grade use to help kids get a feel for equations. It uses popsicle sticks to practice addition and subtraction!

Your child will "catch" snowballs with each correct math equation she can answer correctly. If she solves a problem correctly, she gets to keep the snowballs.

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.

Celebrate 100 fantastic days of school by creating a school-themed collage with 100 pieces in this unique arts and crafts activity.

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!

Learn all about cause and effect as your child experiments with an exploding pumpkin in this engaging fall activity! Get the whole family involved with this simple science experiment that is a fun and exciting way to combine Halloween and science.

Penguins just may be the cutest cold-weather creatures ever! Creating this penguin is a perfect way for your tot to practice cutting out different shapes.

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 first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

This colorful foam pencil topper will glam up any boring pencil and is guaranteed to add personality to any pencil case!

Have your child imitate the masters or create her own work of art with a bar of soap!

In this parts of speech fall scavenger hunt, kids will search for all the hidden leaves, sort them into parts of speech categories, and then practice creating their own sentences using the words they find.

Kids will love this more challenging version of tag where they'll have to run while "attached" to someone else.

Your first grader can create this cute heart puzzle with craft sticks and watercolor paints to challenge her friends!

A scarecrow Halloween craft featuring recycled materials.

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!