In this social emotional learning activity, children will practice problem solving with kind attention as they play math games, participate in a mindfulness session, and create a work of art to help get them in touch with their "lion mind."

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

In this activity, your child will develop her sensory awareness and build important math skills while having fun outdoors.

The objectives of this classic game are to toss a marker onto each square, to hop onto the single squares, and to skip the square where the marker landed.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

Make math fun and easy with this activity that challenges your child to use their addition and multiplication skills to win a race!

This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

Next time your child says he's bored, suggest a game of Toe Fencing! It's a silly and physical game that can be played anywhere, any time.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

Boost your child's listening, verbal and teamwork skills with this unique trust game in which one player guides another through a maze using only words.

Make exercise fun for your child with this energetic fitness game that's a cross between a cake walk and musical chairs.

This variation on the game of tag combines exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.

Make physical activity fun with this 4th-5th grade fitness game that's a twist on classic Tic-Tac-Toe.

Have a kid who loves to bead, but can't seem to keep them all in one place? Use those loose beads to craft a decorative wind chime.

Teach your child golf without the clubs! Introduce her to Pebble Golf, a fun beach game and a great way to develop her depth perception.

Do a little kitchen chemistry as you make your own bubble solution and bubble-wand shapes!

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool!

Help your child create a garden journal sketchbook as she observes and records the natural world through the changing seasons.

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

Invite your child and a few friends to get crabby in this game of soccer with a twist: Instead of running, players "crab crawl" around the playing field.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Does your child have trouble holding a pencil? Is writing an excruciating task? The key is to build up those hand muscles! This water relay race can help.