Kindergarten and 1st Grade Activities : Page 19

Helping your child learn to read doesn't only have to mean using books from the library or from the store. You can make a book of your own - a nonsense book!

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

Do you need to help your students chill out? This activity will help your students learn how to breathe deeply, self-soothe, and calm themselves down.

This Thanksgiving table runner craft isn't just fun and festive, it also helps your child build muscles for hand strength, fine motor skills, and handwriting.

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Work with your child's sense of fun by making this interesting snack, where playing with healthy food gets your child eating it

Take math off the page and into the real world. This simple game gives kindergarten kids hands-on practice with basic addition.

Show your kindergartener how to craft a pretty Mother's Day jewelry box that's fit for the baubles of a queen (or at least an extra special mom)!

Want to build some homemade instruments? These maracas make a racket, and they couldn't be easier to make...

Does your child love to play with their food? Then they'll get a big kick out of this activity, where they'll practice handwriting skills...using rice.

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!

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

Help your child stay physically and mentally active with this group aerobic fitness game that's good for the heart and mind alike.

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 colorful garland can be strung across a fireplace and remind you of your blessings well into the new year.

Have some fun with your first or second grader, looking for creative ways that 100 cents can make $1.00!

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

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

Use two toilet paper rolls to make a pair of homemade binoculars and let the games begin. Here's how:

Whether you love the sweet candy kernels or not, the vibrant colors of candy corn make them perfect for your child and his artistic talents.

Caring for ourselves and others can build connections and a greater sense of love. In this activity, children reflect on what it means to be caring and to show kindness to others through drawing and performing a kind act of their choosing.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

Celebrate April showers with a springtime arts and crafts activity: make sparkly, shiny raindrops with your kid.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Holiday greeting cards let your child express his holiday cheer and have fun crafting. Make a set of holiday greeting cards with your kid this holiday season.

Achieve the amusement of a pet without all the hassle! This easy-to-craft activity shows your kindergartener how to make his very own pet out of pom-poms.

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!