In this project, create and examine garden mulch to find out what critters live in the messy, muddy layers just above the soil.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

What's the first letter? Play this game with your first grader the next time you read together, and watch her reading skills grow as she climbs the levels.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

Silent "e" words are a big part of first grade phonics. Help them turn words like "hop" to "hope" in this action-packed, practical game.

These DIY star garlands will add the perfect patriotic touch to your home this 4th of July!

Learn about dehydration with a wonderful craft project that you can do together, and enjoy this unique doll for years to come!

Introduce your child to baking with traditional Hamantaschen, or jam-filled buttery cookies that are usually made for Purim.

Your kindergartener will make prints of his favorite fruits and vegetables and learn how to organize and assemble his very own book.

Bring the sea to your home with this marine life–inspired art project that displays beautifully when suspended from the ceiling.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

This valentine bag craft makes a chic little pouch that holds cards and treats. Fall in love with this valentine bag craft this February.

Make this creative "story cartoon" tray to help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!

Bring the Star of David symbol to life by baking and decorating festive sugar cookies for Hanukkah!

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!