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Here's a fun activity to reinforce simple short and long vowel words for your first grader.

Children will practice mindfulness through a short guided practice, reflect on the practices that support peace, and then will build a "peace garden."

If you're short on time but want to find a creative way to decorate your Halloween table, try this spooky party favor mug with matching napkin rings.

In this social emotional learning activity, children will learn about forgiveness by watching a short video, listening to and learning "The Forgiveness Song," and reflecting on a time they practiced forgiveness.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Make a phonics paper egg to help your child build up his reading and writing skills.

Play hopscotch with numbers, but also with letters, to get kids ready for reading.

A candy ring is perfect for the kid with a sweet tooth and style. Make a sweet candy ring with your child this Valentine's Day.

Got an empty bottle sitting around collecting dust? Put it to good use by turning it into a homemade night light for your kids.

Use real elastic to help your kindergartener learn to "stretch" and blend letters to read words.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Here is a fun holiday exercise to reinforce your grade-schooler's understanding of adjectives from adverbs while she's away on winter break!

Shed some "light" on the Chinese culture while brightening up your home. Teach your child the Chinese character for good luck with this lantern craft.

Ensuring that what we say is truthful, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind takes practice! In this social emotional learning activity, your child will set a goal for themselves to THINK before they speak.

Make your own dreidel from modeling clay with this Hannukah craft activity!

Valentine bookmarks make reading lovely. Make a valentine bookmark that looks like a heart-filled bookworm.

Cut up some shapes and make this cute letter A alligator with your child, and they'll always remember the first letter of the alphabet!

In this activity, your child will discover their interests and special talents through performing, writing, and drawing.

Could your child’s room use a little bit more firecracker sparkle? Add an explosion of glow-in-the-dark color with this spectacular mason jar craft.

Celebrate the sweeter side of the holidays with this charming mouse ornament!

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways ... on my eight limbs and eight hearts!

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Your child will "build" a snowman and lace her way around the paper plates, boosting her manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

This Rudolph craft will help your kid make a goofy and memorable ornament. Make a Rudolph craft this winter to bring some added merriment to your Christmas.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

Your child can make her own at home with a little paint and her own foot. Make a whole colony!

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.