Any decent Halloween celebration isn't complete without a cat. Even though this cat has an arched back to look as if it's hissing, it's still cute!

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.

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

Build this game, and give your kid some hands-on practice ordering numbers. Soon your first grade kid will be Master of the number line!

Have a lot of loose buttons lying around the house? Here are four ways to turn those loose buttons into an easy and positive learning experience. Button up!

Got a shoelace? Got a kindergartener? Help your child learn to use the number line by creating one out of a lace.

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!

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

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

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Use empty soda bottles to create a fun bowling set that helps your first grader practice addition skills!

Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

Want to make sure you raise a money-savvy kid? Start him out right with this activity that hides valuable math skills within a fun grocery store game.

Build your child's vocabulary by exploring and discussing spatial relationships during everyday activities such as building, rearranging, and ordering.

Put numbers and letters together -- key kindergarten math and reading skills -- while creating a marvelous game piece for outdoor play!

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

Learn about borrowing in subtraction using a deck of cards and a die! Your first grader will have fun playing this math game.

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

Play this fun game with your kindergarten or first grader. It's a great way to practice important math skills, including counting and addition.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

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

Help your kindergartener practice counting from one to ten with this fun outdoor activity. Make a "My Backyard Counting Book" to review counting to ten.

Counting with one-to-one correspondence is an important kindergarten math skill. This simple activity turns it into a play-anywhere game.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.