Preschool - 1st Grade Activities : Page 16

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

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.

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.

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

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

This science project lets kids explore what happens when water and paper interact, and it produces homemade paper perfect for gift tags or stationery.

You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

Here are some kindergarten readiness activities that you can do with reused plastic bottle caps.

Make an edible play dough with your child to help her develop her sensory and motor skills.

Kids conduct a simple science experiment to see if seeds can grow without soil in this simple kindergarten science activity.

Got a kid who's learning to read? Looking for a new board game to add to the bunch? With a little help from your child, you can make a game of your own!

Invite the hungry caterpillar over to your house by creating a larger-than-life, colorful caterpillar friend out of balloons!

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

Help your child keep track of his pledges to be more environmentally friendly with a calendar made entirely out of recycled and reused materials!

Help your child learn about the science of color mixing and primary and secondary colors with this experimental art activity.

Help your child get the hang of reading with this fun activity. Here's how to make a spinning phonics wheel out of two paper plates.

Here's a writing activity that helps young learners explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

Help your preschooler understand that the surrounding world is made up of a varied combination of land, air and water with this simple activity.

Help your preschooler practice observing and experimenting with this exciting activity where they'll get to examine objects below the water's surface!

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

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.

Learn how to make fairy wings with these easy instructions. See how to make fairy wings for Halloween or dress-up time.

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

Encourage your child to eat nutritiously by having them build this delicious summer fruit cone!

These spaghetti ornaments take seconds to make and are a great addition to a tree, gift or window.

Improve your child's hand-eye coordination with this outdoor group ball game that's similar to Four Square.

Make a passport suitcase and keep track of all the places you've traveled together as a family. Here's how:

This chocolate covered matzo candy is easy enough for kids to make, with a little parental supervision. A real Passover treat!

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

Help your kindergarten scientist predict and observe as she explores the science of smell...and have a great time doing it, too.