Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by painting the green Irish countryside in this 2nd grade arts and crafts activity.

Transform a paper coffee cup into an adorable Easter bunny gift basket in this second grade arts and crafts activity.

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.

Let your child set her artistic talent free with an easy, environmentally-friendly bottle cap mosaic.

Geared toward kindergarten and first grade learners, The Weather Inside is a fun activity to help help children understand and process their emotions in a healthy way.

Try this goofy, first grade phonics craft that focuses on the letter "F" as in "Frog" and helps build crucial reading and spelling skills in your child.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by creating a geometric, math-inspired mural in the style of Henri Matisse in this creative kindergarten grade art activity.

Master reading numbers aloud with your first grader in this math card game.

In this activity, your child will learn and practice mindfulness by using their senses to focus on one thing at a time.

In this science fair project, young children notice and track changes in trees throughout the year.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Help your first grader make a coin bank that builds connections to early reading and math. And build good saving habits, too!

Watch your first grader marvel at how fun and simple it is to turn ordinary potatoes into custom shamrock stamps.

Make an edible bracelet from Froot Loops and a shoelace! This Block Institute art activity will engage your special needs or mainstream child at snacktime.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

Even your first grader can get involved in the lighting of the Kwanzaa Kinara with this clever flameless Kinara project!

Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding them to create their own postcards out of favorite family photographs.

Help your first grader build sight word knowledge by creating a reading pointer and taking the family on a house-wide reading tour!

Invite your kindergartener or first grader to make giant, soft building blocks. He'll have a blast constructing, throwing, stacking, and even falling on them!

While you whip up mashed potatoes for your next dinner party, your first grader and friends can stay occupied by crafting their own silly spud characters.

The 100th day of school is an important benchmark for kids in the lower elementary grades. Help your kid create a 100 days of school shirt to celebrate!

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

Learn how to make a trick-or-treat bag for Halloween. See how to make a decorative trick-or-treat bag with this Halloween craft tutorial.

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.