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This activity introduces growth mindset and looking at mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than obstacles. Your child will understand the difference between seeing a mistake as a learning opportunity, rather than as a disappointment.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will create a goal board and practice setting one goal for an assignment or task and the steps they will need to achieve it.

In this activity, your child will learn how slowing down and using mindfulness can help us be more aware of others' needs. They will also draw a picture of a time when they made a healthy and helpful choice.

This fun photography activity will build your child's vocabulary, their understanding of the world, and they'll make their own game of concentration!

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Make learning word families more hands-on and interactive with this simple craft that has your child making "word sliders" out of paper plates.

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.

Deep relaxation is a great way to create the conditions for learning by helping students let go of tension and worry.

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

Don't let alphabet practice turn into catching zzz's. Paint up a zany Z zebra and inject a little excitement into learning letters.

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

This alphabet hunt is pure pirate-loving fun. And it gives kids practice in learning to recognize letters and sounds-- a key skill for reading readiness.

Your child can emulate M.C. Escher with this hands-on art project for fall and Thanksgiving.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

Pump up the learning level of your kindergartener's summer break by playing patriotic bingo when July 4th rolls around.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Is your child learning to write the alphabet correctly? In this "kinesthetic" activity, use movement and art to help your child with letter-writing.

These bean bag games are a fun and inexpensive way to keep your first grader learning! Work on social skills, coordination, math, or even spelling!

Kids get in lots of letter learning as they play this fun twist on regular tag, which engages their minds as well as their bodies.

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Stamp out the sameness of learning the ABC's for your kindergartener. Make 26 letter sponge stamps and create projects with him to practice.

Is your child learning to "sound it out"? This game will help him stretch his "decoding" skills so when he runs into new words, he's ready to take them on.

All your preschooler needs to create a personalized Halloween memento is their two hands and some black paint.

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

This super fun science project, perfect for young children, combines crafts, dressing up as animals, outdoor play, and life science learning.

Spend an afternoon outdoors and add a personal touch to clothes or other items of fabric by learning how to tie-dye.

Learning to count can be pretty tough. Have your child play this game with you or a friend and watch her quickly become a master counter.

This hunting game is just as fun outdoors as it is inside. And while they'll never suspect they're learning, it helps kids develop listening skills, too!

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will go on a nature scavenger hunt to look for patterns in nature and appreciate how amazing nature is.