Kindergarten and 1st Grade Science Resources : Page 17

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

This science fair idea is a great way for kids to explore static electricity. Kids will give a comb a static charge and watch as it separates pepper from salt.

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

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

Help your child build her very own science laboratory at home for experiments and science projects. This is a quick, easy, and fun educational tool!

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

Use sticks and stones to create create an outdoor version of tic-tac-toe!

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Learn how different types of soil affect how animal tracks form in this experiment!

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 a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

This play-activity causes young children to focus on and become more aware of their sense of hearing and the power of their ears.