Preschool - 1st Grade Activities : Page 52

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.

Instead of filling your preschooler's tummy with sugary sweets this season, let her take a bite out of this healthy and delicious candy cane alternative.

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

This hunt for leprechaun gold is so much fun, kids won't even realize they're working their reading muscles at the same time.

Want to add some extra pizazz to dress up play? Help your child craft a personalized purse out of an old gift or shopping bag!

This fingerpaint version of the classic Rorschach stumper is sure to be an artistic treat for your kindergartener!

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

Got a fussy eater on your hands? Here's a great way to make fruit appear more appealing, and make eating it a lot more fun, too!

Want to give craft time a little pop and sizzle? Try this colorful painting craft that uses one of our favorite toys--a Koosh ball!

Who says toast has to be boring? Help your child master ROYGBIV and the art of color creation with this activity that's as fun as it is yummy.

Make a brag sash with your child to celebrate an amazing school year filled with accomplishments.

From Canada's flag, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, to classic maple syrup cookies, the maple tree is very much a part of Canadian heritage.

Teach a lesson in the math and art with the concept of symmetry, while making a delightful cut-paper shadow pumpkin for Halloween!

With this activity, your child can learn about how molecules join together and make a pretty decoration to hang around the house. Here's how:

Make a festive holiday garland with your preschooler or kindergartener to practice making patterns with household items! This activity is a decorating classic.

Make your St. Patrick's Day party an extra festive affair with green punch! A mix of sherbet, lime juice, and lemon lime soda, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Give a holiday greeting that everyone will remember by making this tactile card with your child this year.

Boost your child's early literacy skills and create alphabet tiles she can play and practice with - great reinforcement for ABC's, phonics and writing!

Help your child with his decoding and early reading skills in this fun game where you follow a spider web to find your treasure!

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

Challenge your first grader to wordsmith her way to victory with this puzzle! Who can find the most words in the letters of "Saint Patrick's Day"?

Enjoy making these no bake cookies with the kids and teach them important lessons in early math skills.

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

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

Mason jar lights add a bit of holiday sparkle to a bland patio or dinner table. Make some mason jar lights to add to your collection of Christmas decorations.

Teach your child about using pumps to move water in this simple and educational preschool science activity!

Got a whistful wisher on your hands? Help her make her very own magic wand! The result is a creative craft that's great for pretend play.

If your first grader loves to play with her food, turn the messy habit into a clever arts and craft project.

Does your kid love animals, especially wild ones like tigers and bears? With this fun and easy project your child can craft his own animal puppets and go wild!