Preschool - 1st Grade Activities : Page 38

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?

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

Make candy hearts this Valentine's Day. This heart-y project helps your little one practice handwriting skills and encourages creativity.

Reflect on how fast your child has grown this past year with this ruler frame craft, perfect for gift-giving!

Your child will rule his kingdom in style with this regal Pharaoh's head cloth, called a "nemes."

These papier-mâché bracelets are simple to make, and the result is truly stunning!

Your children will squeal with delight when they discover all the mishaps that come about after a visit from the leprechaun.

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.

Transform paper and clothespins into endearing animal pals with this easy and delightful DIY craft.

Create a winter centerpiece that will fill your entire house will holiday cheer. This winter centerpiece is seasonal whether there's snow outside or not.

Button art gets your child to make a pretty silhouette out of buttons. Make button art on Valentine's Day and any craft-filled day you'd like.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

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.

Make your own volleyball net! This beach ball game is a great activity for kids of all ages to develop coordination and teamwork.

Your preschooler or kindergartener will learn about Thanksgiving and the symbolic Fall cornucopia with this festive homemade decoration activity!

There's nothing like a treasure hunt to get kids excited about math and sorting.

Make a fuzzy bear with your kindergartener to build up early reading skills and introduce her to phonics.

Add a sugary kick to your traditional breakfast foods with this gingerbread-shaped cereal snack!

Use your handprints to create a Halloween spider in this fun arts-and-crafts activity!

Let your child explore the concept of sculpture with marshmallows and pretzels to form an edible sculpture!

This winter world craft will introduce your kid to pointillism, a technique in which dots are used to create a recognizable image.

Looking for a funky new way to paint? Try paint dough, a sparkling pasty paint made from just three kitchen ingredients!

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

In this activity, your child will create a fun lion mask and learn a little about Chinese culture too!

What's a crater, and how does it happen? Here's a kindergarten experiment with safe, nontoxic ingredients.

In this activity, your child will learn about how focusing on positive feelings, like love and peace, helps these feelings grow. They will also decorate pots and plant seeds as a reminder of this.