Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Activities : Page 43

Get fired up for the new school year with a "Back-to-School Calendar" you and your child can make at home.

Create your very own Sleep Book filled with a menagerie of made-up nonsense creatures and discover how different animals catch some zzz's.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Grandparents are always wondering what to get kids for their birthdays. Try out this idea: a list of 10 little-known facts about Grandma or Grandpa.

Teach your little one to appreciate all the best things in life with a keepsake Thanksgiving plate.

Does your child have what it takes to be the world's first paper chef?

Make this turkey craft with your child to get into the Thanksgiving spirit. This turkey craft is made of a tissue box and other assorted craft supplies.

Bake these delicious Crisco Cookies with your child this holiday season to give as gifts to friends and family.

With help, your fifth grader can sew her own version of this pin cushion currently available at many craft fairs.

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

Make a Christmas countdown calendar to get your child excited about the coming holiday. This Christmas countdown calendar helps you make holiday memories.

Your first grader will love showcasing his favorite pieces of art with his very own personalized magnets created from old bottle caps!

Help your child to create a familiar favorite from a book or series he adores out of papier-mache. Exercise your child's imagination and language arts skills.

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

In this activity, students will learn about the meaning and information on a police badge. Then they will be able to create their own badge with their own identification.

Not all snowmen are made of ice. This popcorn snowman tastes like the holiday season and also makes a cute decoration on any dining table.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Celebrate your child's first day of kindergarten with this arts and crafts activity: make a SchultÃte, a cardboard cone filled with candy and other goodies!

Big bags hold a lot of candy, but they're hard to tote around. Have your kid construct a candy corn candy holder perfect for carrying a few lightweight treats.

Holiday thank you cards show friends and family that you appreciate them. Make a batch of holiday thank you cards with your child this winter.

Explore geometric shapes and pattern as your child makes her very own Hawaiian kapa cloth.

This goofy pasta clown sculpture will help your child develop his small muscle skills and think creatively while decking it out with a colorful circus outfit.

Playing doctor is not only fun, it's also a way to teach kids about the parts of the body and how they are spelled.

This recycled craft makes a great addition to the dress-up box and is a two-in-one activity and party favor for princess-themed birthday parties.

If your second grader loves fruit snacks, but you're a little worried about the health aspect of those tasty store-bought treats, then this project is for you!

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

Make this paper chain calendar and give your child a visual reminder of the passing of time.

Play a sing-a-long Bingo game with your kindergartener's favorite songs to help her build her concentration and memory skills while she has fun!

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

Want to make your own version of the Hollywood walk of fame in your own garden? Immortalize your child's handiwork by creating a cement handprint craft.